Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H200

Below is a comprehensive review of the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The NEX-3N was revealed 2 months later than the H200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NEX-3N matches up against the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N comes with external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-3N and the H200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and H200.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-3N with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony H200 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.