Pentax K-500 vs Sony NEX-3N

Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax K-500 and Sony NEX-3N, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-500 was released 10 months later than the NEX-3N and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K-500 grades against the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-500 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-500 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-500 and Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the K-500 and the NEX-3N.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-500 and NEX-3N is 64 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-500 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger K-500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.