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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Renewed by Sony a5000
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX100 VII, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively close but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-3N was announced 7 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech 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 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NEX-3N grades versus the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 NEX-3N RX100 VII 

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

 RX100 VII NEX-3N 
LaunchedJuly 2019February 2013Newer by 78 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 NEX-3N RX100 VII 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3N comes with exterior 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 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-3N against the RX100 VII.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

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

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

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and RX100 VII.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3N using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography details
66
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
66
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography information
Sony RX100 VII Street photography information
77
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than average (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography details
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (480 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery life (480 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than average (302g)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (480 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
65
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VII
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
81
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than average (302 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony RX100 VII
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-25 2019-07-25
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 16000 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
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 speed 4.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 302 gr (0.67 pounds)
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 63
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.4
DXO Low light rating 1067 418
Other
Battery life 480 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $1,298