Nikon D5500 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Nikon D5500 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Replaced the Nikon D5300
- New Model is Nikon D5600
(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
- Launched February 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Updated by Sony a5000
Nikon D5500 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Nikon D5500 versus Sony NEX-3N, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the D5500 (24MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe D5500 was launched 23 months after the NEX-3N making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D5500 matches up versus the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D5500 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5500 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D5500 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Sony NEX-3N
D5500 | NEX-3N | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | February 2013 | Newer by 23 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Nikon D5500
NEX-3N | D5500 |
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Common features in the Nikon D5500 and Sony NEX-3N
D5500 | NEX-3N | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Nikon D5500 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D5500 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and 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).
See the Nikon D5500 versus Sony NEX-3N in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D5500 vs the NEX-3N.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D5500 and NEX-3N is 71 and 89 respectively.
Nikon D5500 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D5500 and NEX-3N.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D5500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher D5500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon D5500 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D5500 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Nikon D5500 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon D5500 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2013-02-25 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 39 | 25 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 309 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 420g (0.93 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 84 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 1438 | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 820 pictures | 480 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $700 | $399 |