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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
  • Updated by Sony a5000
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Successor is Sony RX100 VII
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VI, former is 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 VI (20MP) is very comparable but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") possess different sensor size.

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The NEX-3N was released 6 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NEX-3N grades versus the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 NEX-3N RX100 VI 

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

 RX100 VI NEX-3N 
RevealedJune 2018February 2013Newer by 64 months
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 NEX-3N RX100 VI 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3N offers external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-3N compared to the RX100 VI.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

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

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3N because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VI will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography info
66
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
66
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Street photography highlights
77
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VI
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (480 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography details
71
good battery life (480 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
77
lighter than average (301 grams)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (480 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
65
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Vlogging camera
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
77
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (301g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX100 VI
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-25 2018-06-05
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 301 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1067 not tested
Other
Battery life 480 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting 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
Cost at release $399 $1,198