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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX9

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony WX9

 NEX-3N WX9 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2011Fresher by 27 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony NEX-3N

 WX9 NEX-3N 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony WX9

 NEX-3N WX9 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography details
Sony WX9 Portrait photography details
66
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography information
Sony WX9 Street photography information
77
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (480 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
Travel photography with Sony WX9
71
great battery (480 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography info
Sony WX9 Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (480 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging factors
Sony WX9 Vlogging factors
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony WX9
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-02-25 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) -
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 1067 not tested
Other
Battery life 480 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $399 $188