Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony QX1
NEX-3N | QX1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 0k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony NEX-3N
QX1 | NEX-3N | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | February 2013 | Newer by 18 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony QX1
NEX-3N | QX1 | |||
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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).
Check out the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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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 |