Epson R-D1x vs Sony NEX-3N

The following is a extensive assessment of the Epson R-D1x and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R-D1x was revealed 5 years prior to the NEX-3N which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the R-D1x matches up against the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1x and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x comes with outer dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has 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).

Check the Epson R-D1x and Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the R-D1x vs the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and NEX-3N is 75 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and NEX-3N.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-3N to provide greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be behind in sensor tech.