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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 III 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
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Refreshed by Sony a5000
Sony RX10 III
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony RX10 III

 NEX-3N RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony NEX-3N

 RX10 III NEX-3N 
AnnouncedMarch 2016February 2013More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX10 III

 NEX-3N RX10 III 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography features
66
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
Street photography with Sony RX10 III
77
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
environment sealing
heavier than average (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Sports photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Sports photography highlights
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (480 shots)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
70
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography information
Sony RX10 III Travel photography information
71
good battery pack (480 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
55
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
environment sealing
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (1,051g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 III
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (480 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
63
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging advice
Sony RX10 III Vlogging advice
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,051 grams)
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX10 III
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
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