Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-3N was announced 18 months earlier than the QX1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the NEX-3N scores versus the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-3N and the QX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and QX1 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3N and QX1.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony QX1 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.