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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX1

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX1 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Refreshed by Sony a5000
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the NEX-3N (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the NEX-3N (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-3N was manufactured very close to the RX1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the NEX-3N scores against the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony RX1

 NEX-3N RX1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony NEX-3N

 RX1 NEX-3N 
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX1

 NEX-3N RX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3N offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-3N against the RX1.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and RX1 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and RX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3N because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
66
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
82
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
Street photography with Sony RX1
77
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (480 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
53
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography advice
Sony RX1 Travel photography advice
71
great battery pack (480 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
62
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (270 per charge)
heavier than average (482g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography details
Sony RX1 Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (480 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
65
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than average (482 grams)
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX1
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-25 2013-02-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 16000 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 482 grams (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 74 93
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 14.3
DXO Low light score 1067 2534
Other
Battery life 480 images 270 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $399 $2,798