Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6300

The following is a extended review of the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-3N (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-3N was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A6300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NEX-3N matches up versus the A6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3N offers physical measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-3N versus the A6300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and A6300 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and A6300.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony A6300 to show more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N will be behind with regard to sensor technology.