Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony NEX-3N

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was launched 13 months before the NEX-3N which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores against the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ200 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 against the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and NEX-3N is 95 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JZ200 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The more aged Fujifilm JZ200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.