Pentax X-5 vs Sony NEX-3N

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Pentax X-5 versus Sony NEX-3N, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very well matched but the X-5 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The X-5 was announced 6 months earlier than the NEX-3N and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the X-5 matches up versus the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the X-5 against the NEX-3N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and NEX-3N is 65 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The X-5 has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF harder.