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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX10

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Updated by Sony a5000
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX10 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty similar but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-3N was introduced 2 years after the WX10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-3N scores against the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony WX10

 NEX-3N WX10 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony NEX-3N

 WX10 NEX-3N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony WX10

 NEX-3N WX10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N has got outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-3N vs the WX10.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and WX10.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The NEX-3N offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The fresher NEX-3N is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
66
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Sports photography information
Sony WX10 Sports photography information
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (480 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery pack (480 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography details
Sony WX10 Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (480 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony WX10
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-25 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1067 not tested
Other
Battery life 480 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $200