Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H70

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very similar but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-3N was unveiled 2 years after the H70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NEX-3N grades vs the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N provides outer 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) while the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-3N against the H70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and H70 is 89 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and H70.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The NEX-3N provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The younger NEX-3N is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.