Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX300

Lets look closer at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony HX300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty close but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-3N was unveiled about the same time to the HX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NEX-3N scores versus the HX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N enjoys external 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 HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-3N vs the HX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and HX300.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3N having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX300 will result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.