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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX400V

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Renewed by Sony a5000
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX400V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX400V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very similar but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-3N was announced 11 months earlier than the HX400V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the NEX-3N scores vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony HX400V

 NEX-3N HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony NEX-3N

 HX400V NEX-3N 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2013Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX400V

 NEX-3N HX400V 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-3N compared to the HX400V.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3N using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX400V will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
66
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
51
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography highlights
Sony HX400V Street photography highlights
77
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (480 per charge)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography info
Sony HX400V Travel photography info
71
good battery (480 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography information
Sony HX400V Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (480 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging factors
Sony HX400V Vlogging factors
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX400V
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-02-25 2014-02-12
Body design 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 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 Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 16000 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes - Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
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 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 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $448