Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6000
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6000 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
- Introduced February 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Replacement is Sony a5000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Launched April 2014
- Replaced the Sony NEX-6
- Replacement is Sony A6300
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6000 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the NEX-3N (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NEX-3N was launched 14 months earlier than the A6000 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NEX-3N matches up against the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony A6000
NEX-3N | A6000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony NEX-3N
A6000 | NEX-3N | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | February 2013 | Newer by 14 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony A6000
NEX-3N | A6000 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Analyze the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-3N and the A6000.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and A6000 is 89 and 85 respectively.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and A6000.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A6000 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-02-25 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
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 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 344g (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 74 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1067 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 480 pictures | 360 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $399 | $548 |