Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 III
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 III 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
- Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Refreshed by Sony a5000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
- Announced March 2016
- Old Model is Sony RX10 II
- New Model is Sony RX10 IV
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 III Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony RX10 III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") have different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NEX-3N was introduced 4 years earlier than the RX10 III which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NEX-3N scores vs the RX10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony RX10 III
NEX-3N | RX10 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony NEX-3N
RX10 III | NEX-3N | |||
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Announced | March 2016 | February 2013 | More modern by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX10 III
NEX-3N | RX10 III | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony RX10 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-3N and the RX10 III.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and RX10 III is 89 and 53 respectively.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and RX10 III.
All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3N having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX10 III will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-02-25 | 2016-03-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) | 1051 gr (2.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 74 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1067 | 472 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 480 photos | 420 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $399 | $1,398 |