Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon Z fc and Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z fc was brought out 11 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z fc matches up against the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z fc & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc provides outer measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z fc and Sony NEX-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z fc against the NEX-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and NEX-3 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and NEX-3.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon Z fc to result in greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Z fc will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.