Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H20
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H20 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
- Introduced February 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
- Newer Model is Sony a5000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Announced May 2009
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H20 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Sony NEX-3N and Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-3N (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the NEX-3N (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NEX-3N was unveiled 3 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NEX-3N grades against the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony H20
NEX-3N | H20 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | May 2009 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony NEX-3N
H20 | NEX-3N |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony H20
NEX-3N | H20 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N has physical measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Sony NEX-3N and Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-3N against the H20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and H20.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3N with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NEX-3N should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H20 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-02-25 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1067 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 480 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $399 | $249 |