HOW THEY COMPARE - All three have their pros and cons when viewed in isolation, but how do they compare when used similarly?

摘要

The Q10 differentiates itself from the others with its slightly more generous assortment of physical controls dotted around the body. It's the only camera to have a mode dial, for example, and also alone in offering a hotshoe for the mounting of external accessories. None of the three cameras offers a viewfinder of any sorts, but each camera's display has something different to recommend it. The Q10's display has very little noise when working in poorer lighting conditions, while the S1's display - while also being largely free from noise - has a very smooth feed as the camera is panned around the scene. The NEX 3N's display is a touch brighter than the others, and shows better contrast too. All three displays resolve a very similar amount of detail although, overall, the S1 edges its way to the top of the pack.