Nikon Z50 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z50 and Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Z50 was announced 6 years later than the NEX-3N and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z50 matches up against the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 has got physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 vs the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and NEX-3N is 74 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon Z50 to give you extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.