Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX10

Lets look more closely at the Sony NEX-3 and Sony TX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-3 was released 14 months before the TX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NEX-3 grades versus the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3 provides external measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-3 vs the TX10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3 and TX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3 and TX10.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX10 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.