Pentax X70 vs Sony NEX-3N

The following is a complete overview of the Pentax X70 and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The X70 was introduced 5 years prior to the NEX-3N which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the X70 matches up versus the NEX-3N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X70 and Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the X70 vs the NEX-3N.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and NEX-3N is 71 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and NEX-3N.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X70 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-3N will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.