Sony NEX-3 vs Sony FX3

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony NEX-3 and Sony FX3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the FX3 (12MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The NEX-3 was introduced 11 years before the FX3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NEX-3 matches up against the FX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony FX3. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony FX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-3 compared to the FX3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3 and FX3 is 89 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3 and FX3.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-3 will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older NEX-3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.