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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
  • New Model is Sony a5000
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NEX-3N was revealed 6 months prior to the NEX-5T which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NEX-3N matches up versus the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 NEX-3N NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T NEX-3N 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 NEX-3N NEX-5T 
RevealedFebruary 2013August 2013Same generation
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3N offers external dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-3N versus the NEX-5T.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and NEX-5T is 89 and 89 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and NEX-5T.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
66
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography information
Sony NEX-5T Street photography information
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (480 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
69
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery pack (480 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
77
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (480 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging factors
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony NEX-5T
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-02-25 2013-08-27
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 measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical 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 score 74 78
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.0
DXO Low light score 1067 1015
Other
Battery life 480 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NPFW50
Self timer - Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
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 One One
Retail pricing $399 $400