Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z fc was unveiled 8 years later than the NEX-3N and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z fc scores against the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z fc & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc has physical measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z fc and the NEX-3N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and NEX-3N is 79 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and NEX-3N.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon Z fc to provide more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Z fc is going to have an edge in sensor tech.