Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6100
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
- New Model is Sony a5000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced August 2019
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6100 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony NEX-3N and Sony A6100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-3N (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NEX-3N was introduced 7 years earlier than the A6100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NEX-3N grades vs the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony A6100
NEX-3N | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony NEX-3N
A6100 | NEX-3N | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | February 2013 | Newer by 79 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony A6100
NEX-3N | A6100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Sony NEX-3N and Sony A6100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-3N compared to the A6100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and A6100 is 89 and 81 respectively.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and A6100.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony A6100 to deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-02-25 | 2019-08-28 |
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 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 396 gr (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 420 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $399 | $748 |