Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX220
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX220 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony WX220
NEX-3N | WX220 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony NEX-3N
WX220 | NEX-3N | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | February 2013 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony WX220
NEX-3N | WX220 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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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 |