Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX50V

Lets take a closer look at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony HX50V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very comparable but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-3N was brought out at a similar time to the HX50V and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NEX-3N scores vs the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N has outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-3N against the HX50V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and HX50V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and HX50V.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3N due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX50V will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.