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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony QX1

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-C3
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony QX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NEX-3 was brought out 5 years before the QX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-3 grades against the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony QX1

 NEX-3 QX1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution920k0kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony NEX-3

 QX1 NEX-3 
LaunchedSeptember 2014June 2010More modern by 51 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony QX1

 NEX-3 QX1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-3 and the QX1.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3 and QX1 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3 and QX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony QX1 to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX1 Portrait photography advice
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
66
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-3
Street photography with Sony QX1
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
52
MP count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
59
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery (440 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (216 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography features
Sony QX1 Landscape photography features
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 shots)
screen is small ( inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3 Vlogging information
Sony QX1 Vlogging information
27
provides face detect autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
32
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
heavier than others (216g)
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3 and Sony QX1
 Sony Alpha NEX-3Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3 Sony Alpha QX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Introduced 2010-06-07 2014-09-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches -
Screen resolution 920k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 297g (0.65 pounds) 216g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 830 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 440 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $500