Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-3N

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z35 was introduced 4 years before the NEX-3N which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z35 grades against the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 against the NEX-3N.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and NEX-3N is 96 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and NEX-3N.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-3N will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.