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Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony NEX-3N
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Sony NEX-3N

 Z fc NEX-3N 
AnnouncedJune 2021February 2013More recent by 102 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper 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 

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Sony NEX-3N

 Z fc NEX-3N 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Portrait photography camera
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
66
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography information
Sony NEX-3N Street photography information
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445g)
77
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
67
good resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (480 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
72
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good resolution (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
heavier than competition in class (445g)
71
good battery life (480 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (480 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging factors
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445g)
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon Z fc vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Sony NEX-3N
 Nikon Z fcSony Alpha NEX-3N
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
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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