Sony NEX-3N vs Sony TX100V

Below, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony TX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly close but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-3N was released 2 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the NEX-3N grades versus the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3N features physical 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) whilst the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NEX-3N against the TX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and TX100V is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and TX100V.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The NEX-3N contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent NEX-3N provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.