Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5R
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5R 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
- Announced February 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Successor is Sony a5000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5T
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NEX-3N was announced 6 months later than the NEX-5R so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NEX-3N matches up vs the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony NEX-5R
NEX-3N | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony NEX-3N
NEX-5R | NEX-3N | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony NEX-5R
NEX-3N | NEX-5R | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | August 2012 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N features outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony NEX-5R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-3N vs the NEX-5R.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and NEX-5R is 89 and 89 respectively.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and NEX-5R.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-02-25 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony E |
Total lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 74 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1067 | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 480 shots | 330 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $399 | $750 |