Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX70

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-3N was released 14 months later than the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NEX-3N scores vs the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N offers exterior 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) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-3N versus the WX70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and WX70 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and WX70.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NEX-3N comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent NEX-3N will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.