Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX100V
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2010
- New Model is Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced October 2011
- Refreshed by Sony HX200V
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX100V Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively close but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-3 was released 16 months prior to the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the NEX-3 grades vs the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony HX100V
NEX-3 | HX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony NEX-3
HX100V | NEX-3 | |||
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Announced | October 2011 | June 2010 | More recent by 16 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony HX100V
NEX-3 | HX100V | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3 has outside measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-3 versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-3 and the HX100V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3 and HX100V is 89 and 66 respectively.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3 and HX100V.
Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-3 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX100V will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older NEX-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-06-07 | 2011-10-21 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 12.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 297 grams (0.65 lbs) | 577 grams (1.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $429 |