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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 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
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Updated by Sony RX100 II
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very similar but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and RX100 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-3N was released 7 months after the RX100 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the NEX-3N scores against the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony RX100

 NEX-3N RX100 
IntroducedFebruary 2013August 2012More modern by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony NEX-3N

 RX100 NEX-3N 
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX100

 NEX-3N RX100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-3N compared to the RX100.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and RX100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and RX100.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3N because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher NEX-3N should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
Portrait photography with Sony RX100
66
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
64
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
79
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (240 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 Sports photography highlights
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (480 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
65
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery pack (480 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
79
lighter than others (240g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (480 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
74
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
Vlogging with Sony RX100
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic port
38
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (240g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX100
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-25 2012-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
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 Overall rating 74 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.4
DXO Low light rating 1067 390
Other
Battery life 480 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $448