Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-3
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Released July 2019
- Replaced the Sony A7R III
- Updated by Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-C3
Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Sony A7R IV versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and NEX-3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A7R IV was announced 9 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A7R IV grades versus the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony NEX-3
A7R IV | NEX-3 | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | June 2010 | More modern by 111 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 920k | Clearer display (+520k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony A7R IV
NEX-3 | A7R IV |
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Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony NEX-3
A7R IV | NEX-3 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV provides external dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Look at the Sony A7R IV versus Sony NEX-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A7R IV compared to the NEX-3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and NEX-3 is 62 and 89 respectively.
Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and NEX-3.
To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7R IV will show greater detail with its extra 47MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer A7R IV will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-07-16 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 61 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 9504 x 6336 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 102800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 567 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 121 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 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 | 665 gr (1.47 pounds) | 297 gr (0.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 99 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.0 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 3344 | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 pictures | 330 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Retail pricing | $3,498 | $0 |