Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX100V

Below, we will be comparing the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively close but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-3 was released 16 months prior to the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the NEX-3 grades vs the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3 has outside measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-3 and the HX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3 and HX100V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3 and HX100V.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-3 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX100V will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older NEX-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.