Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VI

In this article, we are matching up the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VI, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very comparable but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") possess different sensor size.

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The NEX-3N was released 6 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NEX-3N grades versus the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N offers external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-3N compared to the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3N because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VI will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.