Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX350

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

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).

See the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.