Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX9

Here is a comprehensive review of the Sony NEX-3N and Sony WX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-3N was revealed 2 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NEX-3N grades vs the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3N enjoys exterior dimensions 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 WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-3N and Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-3N against the WX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and WX9 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3N and WX9.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The NEX-3N includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The fresher NEX-3N provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.