Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H400
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H400 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
- Released February 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
- Newer Model is Sony a5000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Revealed February 2014

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H400 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very close but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

The NEX-3N was introduced 11 months prior to the H400 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NEX-3N scores versus the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H400 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony H400
NEX-3N | H400 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony NEX-3N
H400 | NEX-3N | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony H400
NEX-3N | H400 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3N has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-3N and the H400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and H400 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and H400.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-3N having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony H400 will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older NEX-3N will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H400 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-02-25 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz(R) |
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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 X 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 grams (0.59 pounds) | 628 grams (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
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 shots | 300 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $399 | $268 |