Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX150

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony WX150, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty close but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-3N was manufactured 13 months later than the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the NEX-3N scores against the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NEX-3N compared to the WX150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3N and WX150.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3N because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX150 will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher NEX-3N will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.