Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX350

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony HX350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-3N was unveiled 4 years before the HX350 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NEX-3N grades vs the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N has exterior 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 HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony HX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-3N versus the HX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and HX350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3N and HX350.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3N using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX350 will give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.