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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Later Model is Sony a5000
Sony HX90V
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony HX90V

 NEX-3N HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony NEX-3N

 HX90V NEX-3N 
RevealedApril 2015February 2013More recent by 25 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX90V

 NEX-3N HX90V 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
66
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
Street photography with Sony HX90V
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (480 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
71
great battery (480 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
76
great battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (480 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great battery power (360 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
75
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic support
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony HX90V
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
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