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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 III 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
  • Released February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
Sony RX100 III
(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  • Superseded the Sony RX100 II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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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

 NEX-3N RX100 III 

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

 RX100 III NEX-3N 
RevealedMay 2014February 2013Fresher by 14 months
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 NEX-3N RX100 III 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Portrait photography camera
66
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
64
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (290 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
Sports photography with Sony RX100 III
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (480 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 III Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery power (480 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
85
lighter than competitors in class (290g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (480 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
73
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging features
Sony RX100 III Vlogging features
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
80
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (290 grams)
does not have external mic port
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX100 III
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
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