Pentax RZ18 vs Sony NEX-3N

The following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax RZ18 and Sony NEX-3N, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively similar but the RZ18 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The RZ18 was released 17 months before the NEX-3N which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the RZ18 grades vs the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are available at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ18 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the RZ18 and the NEX-3N.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and NEX-3N is 92 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ18 and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The RZ18 comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The more aged RZ18 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.