Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX200V

Below is a in-depth overview of the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX200V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-3N was introduced 10 months later than the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the NEX-3N matches up versus the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-3N against the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and HX200V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3N and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-3N with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX200V will resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer NEX-3N is going to have an edge in sensor tech.