Nikon P500 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Nikon P500 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Later Model is Nikon P510
(Full Review)
- 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
Nikon P500 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Nikon P500 vs Sony NEX-3N, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the P500 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe P500 was released 24 months earlier than the NEX-3N making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P500 matches up against the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P500 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P500 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Sony NEX-3N
P500 | NEX-3N | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Nikon P500
NEX-3N | P500 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | February 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Nikon P500 and Sony NEX-3N
P500 | NEX-3N | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon P500 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P500 provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Nikon P500 vs Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the P500 versus the NEX-3N.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P500 and NEX-3N is 67 and 89 respectively.
Nikon P500 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P500 and NEX-3N.
To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P500 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged P500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon P500 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P500 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P500 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P500 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2013-02-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 23-810mm (35.2x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 494 grams (1.09 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 480 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $399 | $399 |