Canon M3 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon M3 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M3 was brought out 24 months later than the NEX-3N making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M3 matches up versus the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M3 compared to the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and NEX-3N is 85 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and NEX-3N.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon M3 to result in more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern M3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.