Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX400V

Lets look more closely at the Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX400V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very similar but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-3N was announced 11 months earlier than the HX400V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the NEX-3N scores vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-3N compared to the HX400V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3N using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX400V will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.