Sony NEX-3N vs Sony ZV-1

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-3N was manufactured 8 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-3N matches up versus the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N comes with exterior 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) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-3N against the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and ZV-1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3N because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.