Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 II

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony RX100 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-3N was released 4 months prior to the RX100 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NEX-3N grades versus the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N enjoys exterior dimensions 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 RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-3N against the RX100 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and RX100 II is 89 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3N and RX100 II.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3N due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 II will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.