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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX350

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX350 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Refreshed by Sony a5000
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony WX350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-3N was launched 11 months prior to the WX350 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NEX-3N matches up vs the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony WX350

 NEX-3N WX350 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony NEX-3N

 WX350 NEX-3N 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2013Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony WX350

 NEX-3N WX350 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3N enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-3N compared to the WX350.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and WX350.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3N featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX350 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
66
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
37
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
77
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (480 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
Travel photography with Sony WX350
71
great battery life (480 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
better than average battery (470 shots)
lighter than others (164 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (480 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
Vlogging with Sony WX350
28
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony WX350
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-02-25 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 16000 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs 470 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $399 $270