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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Successor is Sony A6000
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-3N was manufactured at a similar time to the NEX-6 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NEX-3N matches up versus the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony NEX-6

 NEX-3N NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony NEX-3N

 NEX-6 NEX-3N 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony NEX-6

 NEX-3N NEX-6 
LaunchedFebruary 2013March 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N features physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-3N versus the NEX-6.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and NEX-6 is 89 and 85 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3N and NEX-6.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography features
66
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (345g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (480 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery (480 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
75
lighter than competitors in class (345 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (480 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging highlights
28
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (345g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony NEX-6
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-02-25 2013-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 16000 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 99
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 345 grams (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 1018
Other
Battery life 480 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $365