Canon SX400 IS vs Sony NEX-3

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX400 IS and Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively similar but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 4 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX400 IS scores versus the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS and Sony NEX-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS against the NEX-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and NEX-3 is 81 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and NEX-3.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX400 IS will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.