Sony NEX-3N vs Sony G3

The following is a comprehensive review of the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony G3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the NEX-3N (16MP) and G3 (10MP) and the NEX-3N (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-3N was launched 4 years after the G3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NEX-3N scores versus the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-3N against the G3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and G3 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and G3.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3N due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony NEX-3N will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer NEX-3N provides a benefit in sensor innovation.