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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-3N was announced 18 months earlier than the QX1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the NEX-3N scores versus the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony QX1

 NEX-3N QX1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony NEX-3N

 QX1 NEX-3N 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2013Newer by 18 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony QX1

 NEX-3N QX1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-3N and the QX1.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and QX1 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3N and QX1.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony QX1 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
66
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
66
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography details
Sony QX1 Street photography details
77
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (480 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
Travel photography with Sony QX1
71
good battery pack (480 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (216g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX1 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (480 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
screen is small ( inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
Vlogging with Sony QX1
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
32
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (216 grams)
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony QX1
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Alpha QX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Alpha QX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2013-02-25 2014-09-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 16000 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch -
Screen resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1067 not tested
Other
Battery life 480 images 440 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $500