Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX1
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2010
- Later Model is Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released February 2013
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX1 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Sony NEX-3 and Sony RX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the NEX-3 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NEX-3 was unveiled 3 years prior to the RX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NEX-3 grades versus the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony RX1
NEX-3 | RX1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony NEX-3
RX1 | NEX-3 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | June 2010 | More modern by 32 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony RX1
NEX-3 | RX1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-3 and Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-3 versus the RX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3 and RX1 is 89 and 79 respectively.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3 and RX1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will result in greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-06-07 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.0-22.0 |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/4000s |
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 297g (0.65 lb) | 482g (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 68 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | 830 | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 270 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $2,798 |