Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Announced June 2021
(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
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
- Updated by Sony a5000
Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z fc was unveiled 8 years later than the NEX-3N and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z fc scores against the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z fc & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Sony NEX-3N
Z fc | NEX-3N | |||
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Announced | June 2021 | February 2013 | More recent by 102 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Nikon Z fc
NEX-3N | Z fc |
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Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Sony NEX-3N
Z fc | NEX-3N | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc has physical measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z fc and the NEX-3N.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and NEX-3N is 79 and 89 respectively.
Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and NEX-3N.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon Z fc to provide more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Z fc is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z fc | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2021-06-28 | 2013-02-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 16000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 21 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") | 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 | 300 pictures | 480 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $949 | $399 |