Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 III
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Replacement is Sony a5000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Superseded the Sony RX100 II
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 IV
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 III Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly close but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") use totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NEX-3N was unveiled 14 months before the RX100 III making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NEX-3N scores versus the RX100 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony RX100 III
NEX-3N | RX100 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony NEX-3N
RX100 III | NEX-3N | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | February 2013 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX100 III
NEX-3N | RX100 III | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3N enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-3N vs the RX100 III.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and RX100 III is 89 and 89 respectively.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and RX100 III.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3N having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older NEX-3N will be behind in sensor innovation.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-02-25 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 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 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) | 290 grams (0.64 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 74 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1067 | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 480 photos | 320 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $399 | $748 |