Sony NEX-3 vs Sony H200

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony NEX-3 and Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) and the NEX-3 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-3 was released 3 years earlier than the H200 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NEX-3 grades vs the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3 provides outside dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-3 and Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-3 against the H200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3 and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3 and H200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony H200 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.