Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX100 II
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX100 II 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
- Introduced June 2010
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Superseded the Sony RX100
- Successor is Sony RX100 III
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Sony NEX-3 and Sony RX100 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the NEX-3 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") come with different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NEX-3 was announced 4 years earlier than the RX100 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera 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 RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-3 matches up versus the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-3 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony RX100 II
NEX-3 | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony NEX-3
RX100 II | NEX-3 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | June 2010 | More modern by 37 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Crisper display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony RX100 II
NEX-3 | RX100 II | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3 has got exterior 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 RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-3 and Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-3 against the RX100 II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3 and RX100 II is 89 and 89 respectively.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3 and RX100 II.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will provide more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-07 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 297 grams (0.65 pounds) | 281 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 68 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 830 | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | 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 pricing | $0 | $598 |