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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX100V

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Released February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
  • Later Model is Sony a5000
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX100V Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very close but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The NEX-3N was revealed 17 months after the HX100V making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NEX-3N matches up against the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony HX100V

 NEX-3N HX100V 
RevealedFebruary 2013October 2011More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony NEX-3N

 HX100V NEX-3N 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX100V

 NEX-3N HX100V 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N comes with physical 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) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-3N vs the HX100V.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and HX100V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The NEX-3N comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The fresher NEX-3N provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography advice
Sony HX100V Portrait photography advice
66
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no external flash support
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography highlights
Sony HX100V Street photography highlights
77
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (480 per charge)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography features
Sony HX100V Travel photography features
71
great battery power (480 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (577 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography features
Sony HX100V Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (480 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
28
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
25
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (577 grams)
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX100V
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-02-25 2011-10-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 577g (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 1 1
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