Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX50

Here is a in-depth overview of the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-3N was revealed 14 months later than the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-3N matches up against the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3N provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-3N compared to the WX50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and WX50 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and WX50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NEX-3N has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher NEX-3N is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.