Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
- Newer Model is Sony a5000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5N
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Sony NEX-3N and Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NEX-3N was unveiled 2 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-3N matches up against the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony NEX-5
NEX-3N | NEX-5 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | June 2010 | Newer by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony NEX-3N
NEX-5 | NEX-3N | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony NEX-5
NEX-3N | NEX-5 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3N comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-3N and Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-3N and the NEX-5.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and NEX-5 is 89 and 89 respectively.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and NEX-5.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-3N to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NEX-3N is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-02-25 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 121 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 287 grams (0.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 74 | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 1067 | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 480 shots | 330 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $399 | $599 |