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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H70

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3N
(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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Successor is Sony a5000
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H70 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very similar but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-3N was unveiled 2 years after the H70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NEX-3N grades vs the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony H70

 NEX-3N H70 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 27 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony NEX-3N

 H70 NEX-3N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony H70

 NEX-3N H70 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N provides outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-3N against the H70.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and H70 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and H70.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The NEX-3N provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The younger NEX-3N is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography info
Sony H70 Portrait photography info
66
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography features
Sony H70 Street photography features
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (480 shots)
low fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
Travel photography with Sony H70
71
better than average battery life (480 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (480 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging factors
Sony H70 Vlogging factors
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony H70
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-25 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz 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 area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $199