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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H90

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3N
(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
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Updated by Sony a5000
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony H90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-3N was manufactured 13 months later than the H90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-3N scores against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony H90

 NEX-3N H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2012More recent by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony NEX-3N

 H90 NEX-3N 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony H90

 NEX-3N H90 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. 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 H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-3N against the H90.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and H90 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and H90.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The NEX-3N offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more recent NEX-3N should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography details
Sony H90 Portrait photography details
66
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
Street photography with Sony H90
77
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
53
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (480 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography factors
Sony H90 Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery pack (480 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (480 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
28
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony H90
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-02-25 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shots 290 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Retail price $399 $230