Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a in depth review of the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony HX50V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the NEX-3 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-3 was brought out 3 years before the HX50V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NEX-3 scores versus the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3 provides outer 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 HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-3 against the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3 and HX50V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3 and HX50V.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX50V will offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older NEX-3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.