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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very well matched but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-3N was released 10 months before the W810 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NEX-3N scores versus the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony W810

 NEX-3N W810 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony NEX-3N

 W810 NEX-3N 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2013Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony W810

 NEX-3N W810 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-3N versus the W810.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and W810 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and W810.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3N featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W810 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography information
Sony W810 Portrait photography information
66
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
38
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
Street photography with Sony W810
77
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Sports photography features
Sony W810 Sports photography features
53
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (480 per charge)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography information
Sony W810 Travel photography information
71
better than average battery pack (480 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
67
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (480 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging factors
Sony W810 Vlogging factors
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
32
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony W810
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2013-02-25 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 1067 not tested
Other
Battery life 480 shots 200 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $100