Pentax X90 vs Sony NEX-3N

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax X90 versus Sony NEX-3N, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the X90 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The X90 was manufactured 3 years before the NEX-3N which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X90 matches up versus the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 provides outer measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 versus Sony NEX-3N in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the X90 against the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and NEX-3N is 69 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X90 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X90 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.