Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX10

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sony NEX-3N and Sony QX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very well matched but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-3N was announced 6 months before the QX10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NEX-3N scores against the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N comes with external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-3N and Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-3N vs the QX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and QX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and QX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3N using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony QX10 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.