Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX20V

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony HX20V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty similar but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-3N was introduced 8 months after the HX20V and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NEX-3N matches up vs the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3N enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-3N against the HX20V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and HX20V is 89 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and HX20V.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3N with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX20V will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern NEX-3N provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.