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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX350

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX350 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
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
  • Newer Model is Sony a5000
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony HX350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-3N was unveiled 4 years before the HX350 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NEX-3N grades vs the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony HX350

 NEX-3N HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony NEX-3N

 HX350 NEX-3N 
LaunchedDecember 2016February 2013Fresher by 46 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX350

 NEX-3N HX350 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N has exterior dimensions 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 HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony HX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-3N versus the HX350.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and HX350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3N and HX350.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3N using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX350 will give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography features
Sony HX350 Portrait photography features
66
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography advice
Sony HX350 Street photography advice
77
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Sports photography details
Sony HX350 Sports photography details
53
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (480 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography information
Sony HX350 Travel photography information
71
great battery power (480 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
54
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (652 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (480 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging highlights
Sony HX350 Vlogging highlights
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (652g)
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX350
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-02-25 2016-12-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.59 lb) 652 grams (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 -