Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Later Model is Sony a5000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX90V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very close but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NEX-3N was announced 3 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NEX-3N scores against the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony HX90V
NEX-3N | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony NEX-3N
HX90V | NEX-3N | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | February 2013 | More recent by 25 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX90V
NEX-3N | HX90V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N has external 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 HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-3N vs the HX90V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and HX90V.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-3N using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX90V will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older NEX-3N will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-02-25 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
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 area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | 360 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $399 | $440 |