Pentax K-3 vs Sony NEX-3N

On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax K-3 vs Sony NEX-3N, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-3 was brought out 14 months later than the NEX-3N making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-3 grades versus the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the K-3 versus the NEX-3N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 and NEX-3N is 59 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K-3 to offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.