Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX350

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony NEX-3 and Sony HX350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the NEX-3 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-3 was unveiled 7 years before the HX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NEX-3 grades against the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-3 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-3 and Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NEX-3 versus the HX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3 and HX350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3 and HX350.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX350 will result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.