Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 IV
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 IV 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
- Announced February 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
- Renewed by Sony a5000
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony RX100 IV
NEX-3N | RX100 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony NEX-3N
RX100 IV | NEX-3N | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | February 2013 | More recent by 27 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX100 IV
NEX-3N | RX100 IV | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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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 |