Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-3
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Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Launched June 2022
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced June 2010
- Renewed by Sony NEX-C3
Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon Z30 and Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe Z30 was brought out 12 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z30 scores against the NEX-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z30 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Sony NEX-3
Z30 | NEX-3 | |||
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Announced | June 2022 | June 2010 | Fresher by 147 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Nikon Z30
NEX-3 | Z30 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Sony NEX-3
Z30 | NEX-3 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.00" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z30 has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Nikon Z30 and Sony NEX-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z30 against the NEX-3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and NEX-3 is 79 and 89 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z30 and NEX-3.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon Z30 to deliver extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Z30 should have an edge in sensor tech.
Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Nikon Z30 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z30 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2022-06-29 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony E |
Available lenses | 35 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 297g (0.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $650 | $0 |