Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Introduced February 2018
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- 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
- Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
- Replacement is Sony a5000
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Its time to look closer at the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-3N, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX9 was revealed 5 years after the NEX-3N which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GX9 matches up versus the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony NEX-3N
GX9 | NEX-3N | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | February 2013 | Newer by 61 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 460k | Sharper display (+780k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic GX9
NEX-3N | GX9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony NEX-3N
GX9 | NEX-3N | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-3N in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX9 compared to the NEX-3N.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and NEX-3N is 82 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and NEX-3N.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern GX9 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-02-13 | 2013-02-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,240k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 407g (0.90 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 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 | 260 photos | 480 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $1,000 | $399 |