Leica M8 vs Sony NEX-3N

Let's look more closely at the Leica M8 versus Sony NEX-3N, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and NEX-3N (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The M8 was brought out 6 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M8 grades vs the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M8 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are available at Leica M8 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M8 offers exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the M8 and the NEX-3N.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M8 and NEX-3N is 79 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M8 and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M8 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony NEX-3N will give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.