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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Announced February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Renewed by Sony a5000
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 III
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very well matched but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") offer different sensor size.

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The NEX-3N was manufactured 5 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NEX-3N matches up versus the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 NEX-3N RX10 IV 

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

 RX10 IV NEX-3N 
ReleasedSeptember 2017February 2013Newer by 55 months
Display resolution1440k460kClearer display (+980k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 NEX-3N RX10 IV 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-3N compared to the RX10 IV.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and RX10 IV is 89 and 52 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and RX10 IV.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3N due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 IV will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography features
66
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
71
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography information
Sony RX10 IV Street photography information
77
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather sealing
heavier than competition in class (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Sports photography features
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography features
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (480 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
Travel photography with Sony RX10 IV
71
better than average battery power (480 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
56
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (1,095 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (480 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
62
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging information
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging information
28
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
29
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,095 grams)
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX10 IV
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-02-25 2017-09-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 16000 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs 1/2000 secs
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 1095 gr (2.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Pricing at launch $399 $1,698