Sony NEX-3N vs Sony TX55

In this article, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony TX55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-3N was manufactured 20 months later than the TX55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-3N grades versus the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N features outer measurements 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 TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-3N against the TX55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and TX55 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and TX55.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The NEX-3N provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The younger NEX-3N provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.