Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very similar but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-3N was manufactured 4 years before the RX100 V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NEX-3N matches up versus the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3N offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-3N against the RX100 V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and RX100 V is 89 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3N and RX100 V.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3N featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.