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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Updated by Sony a5000
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 V Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very similar but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-3N was manufactured 4 years before the RX100 V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NEX-3N matches up versus the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 NEX-3N RX100 V 

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

 RX100 V NEX-3N 
IntroducedOctober 2016February 2013More modern by 43 months
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 NEX-3N RX100 V 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3N offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-3N against the RX100 V.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and RX100 V is 89 and 89 respectively.

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

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3N and RX100 V.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-3N featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 V
66
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography advice
Sony RX100 V Street photography advice
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Sports photography information
Sony RX100 V Sports photography information
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (480 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
71
better than average battery power (480 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
80
lighter than average in class (299g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (480 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 V as a Vlogging camera
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
lack of external mic support
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX100 V
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-02-25 2016-10-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 16000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 299 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical 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 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.4
DXO Low light score 1067 586
Other
Battery life 480 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
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
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $998