Sony A7 III vs Sony NEX-3N

Lets take a closer look at the Sony A7 III versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7 III was unveiled 5 years after the NEX-3N which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the A7 III matches up vs the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony A7 III enjoys outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has specifications 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 Sony A7 III versus Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A7 III compared to the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 III and NEX-3N is 63 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 III and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7 III having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A7 III will produce extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher A7 III will have an edge in sensor innovation.