Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-3N
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Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Launched October 2017
- Succeeded the Sony A7R II
- Successor is Sony A7R IV
(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
- Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Renewed by Sony a5000
Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony A7R III and Sony NEX-3N, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A7R III was released 4 years after the NEX-3N which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A7R III scores against the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R III & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7R III Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony NEX-3N
A7R III | NEX-3N | |||
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Launched | October 2017 | February 2013 | More modern by 57 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 460k | Crisper display (+980k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony A7R III
NEX-3N | A7R III |
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Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony NEX-3N
A7R III | NEX-3N | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R III comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Sony A7R III and Sony NEX-3N in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A7R III against the NEX-3N.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and NEX-3N is 63 and 89 respectively.
Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R III and NEX-3N.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R III due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R III will give greater detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer A7R III is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-10-25 | 2013-02-25 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 42 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 16000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Total lenses | 121 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,440 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 657g (1.45 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 100 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.0 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.7 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 3523 | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 shots | 480 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Price at release | $2,800 | $399 |