Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX10V

The following is a extensive overview of the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX10V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very close but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The NEX-3N was manufactured 13 months after the HX10V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NEX-3N grades versus the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N enjoys outside 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 HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-3N versus the HX10V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and HX10V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and HX10V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3N because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX10V will render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NEX-3N should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.