Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very similar but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and RX100 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-3N was released 7 months after the RX100 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the NEX-3N scores against the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-3N compared to the RX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and RX100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and RX100.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3N because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher NEX-3N should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.