Sony NEX-3N vs Sony T90

Let's look closer at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony T90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-3N (16MP) and T90 (12MP) and the NEX-3N (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-3N was revealed 4 years after the T90 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the NEX-3N scores versus the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3N provides external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony T90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-3N versus the T90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and T90.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3N using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher NEX-3N provides an edge in sensor tech.