Pentax K-01 vs Sony NEX-3N

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-01 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-01 was manufactured 9 months prior to the NEX-3N so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-01 scores against the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 has external dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-01 versus Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the K-01 against the NEX-3N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and NEX-3N is 76 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older K-01 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.