Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 IV

Let's look more closely at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very well matched but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") offer different sensor size.

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The NEX-3N was manufactured 5 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NEX-3N matches up versus the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N enjoys outside measurements 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 RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-3N compared to the RX10 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and RX10 IV is 89 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and RX10 IV.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3N due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 IV will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.