Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H20

Here, we are looking at the Sony NEX-3N and Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-3N (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NEX-3N (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The NEX-3N was unveiled 3 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NEX-3N grades against the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N has 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) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-3N and Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-3N against the H20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and H20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3N with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NEX-3N should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.