Nikon Z50 vs Sony NEX-3

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon Z50 versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Z50 was unveiled 9 years later than the NEX-3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z50 scores versus the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z50 versus Sony NEX-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 vs the NEX-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and NEX-3 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and NEX-3.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z50 to produce greater detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Z50 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.