Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX90V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very close but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-3N was announced 3 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NEX-3N scores against the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N has external measurements 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 HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-3N vs the HX90V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and HX90V.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-3N using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX90V will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older NEX-3N will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.