Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-3N
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Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Introduced October 2020
- Previous Model is Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
- Updated by Sony a5000
Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon M50 II versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M50 II was introduced 7 years later than the NEX-3N and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M50 II grades versus the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Sony NEX-3N
M50 II | NEX-3N | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | February 2013 | Fresher by 93 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Canon M50 II
NEX-3N | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Sony NEX-3N
M50 II | NEX-3N | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Canon M50 II versus Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M50 II versus the NEX-3N.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and NEX-3N is 79 and 89 respectively.
Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and NEX-3N.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon M50 II to give you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer M50 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2013-02-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
Total lenses | 23 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 387g (0.85 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 pictures | 480 pictures |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $599 | $399 |