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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX220

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX220 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
  • Updated by Sony a5000
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX220 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony WX220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very close but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The NEX-3N was manufactured 11 months before the WX220 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the NEX-3N grades against the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony WX220

 NEX-3N WX220 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony NEX-3N

 WX220 NEX-3N 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2013More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony WX220

 NEX-3N WX220 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N provides physical measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony WX220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NEX-3N and the WX220.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and WX220 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and WX220.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3N featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX220 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography information
Sony WX220 Portrait photography information
66
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
37
MP count decent (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography factors
Sony WX220 Street photography factors
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (480 shots)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
69
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography details
Sony WX220 Landscape photography details
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging info
Sony WX220 Vlogging info
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony WX220
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-02-25 2014-02-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 16000 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $198