Canon M50 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Canon M50 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Launched February 2018
- New Model is Canon M50 II
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2013
- Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
- New Model is Sony a5000
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Following is a complete assessment of the Canon M50 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
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Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M50 scores vs the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Sony NEX-3N
| M50 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2018 |  | February 2013 | More modern by 61 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Canon M50
| NEX-3N | M50 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M50 and Sony NEX-3N
| M50 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Canon M50 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M50 versus the NEX-3N.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and NEX-3N is 79 and 89 respectively.
Canon M50 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and NEX-3N.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon M50 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern M50 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon M50 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Canon EOS M50 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS M50 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2018-02-26 | 2013-02-25 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 8 | 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 | 24MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 23 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 390g (0.86 pounds) | 269g (0.59 pounds) |
| 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 | 235 photographs | 480 photographs |
| Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $779 | $399 |