Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the NEX-3 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-3 was announced 9 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NEX-3 scores vs the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3 offers 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-3 against the RX100 VI.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3 and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VI will give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.