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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony QX1

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-C3
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony QX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NEX-3 was brought out 5 years before the QX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-3 grades against the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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