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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Sony NEX-3N
(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
Sony NEX-5R
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony NEX-5R

 NEX-3N NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony NEX-3N

 NEX-5R NEX-3N 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony NEX-5R

 NEX-3N NEX-5R 
LaunchedFebruary 2013August 2012Same age
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography features
66
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Street photography advice
77
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography information
54
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (480 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography highlights
71
great battery power (480 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5R
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (480 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5R
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
31
touchscreen capability
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic port
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony NEX-5R
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Alpha NEX-5R
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