Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-3N

Let's look much closer at the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NEX-3 was launched 3 years earlier than the NEX-3N and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NEX-3 grades vs the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-3 against the NEX-3N.

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

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3 and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-3N to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older NEX-3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.