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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 IV 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
  • Announced February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
  • Renewed by Sony a5000
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 III
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 V
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-3N was introduced 3 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-3N scores vs the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 NEX-3N RX100 IV 

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

 RX100 IV NEX-3N 
AnnouncedJune 2015February 2013More recent by 27 months
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 NEX-3N RX100 IV 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N features external measurements 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 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-3N against the RX100 IV.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and RX100 IV is 89 and 89 respectively.

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

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-3N having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 IV will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older NEX-3N will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 IV
66
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
65
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography details
Sony RX100 IV Street photography details
77
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
Sports photography with Sony RX100 IV
54
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (480 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (16.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography features
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography features
71
better than average battery (480 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
86
lighter than competitors in class (298g)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (480 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
74
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging factors
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
81
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (298g)
does not have microphone support
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX100 IV
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-02-25 2015-06-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 16000 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 298 grams (0.66 lbs)
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 score 74 70
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.6
DXO Low light score 1067 562
Other
Battery life 480 images 280 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $399 $898