Sony NEX-3N vs Sony S2000
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched February 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Renewed by Sony a5000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony S2000 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony S2000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-3N (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the NEX-3N (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-3N was launched 3 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the NEX-3N matches up vs the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony S2000
NEX-3N | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 39 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony NEX-3N
S2000 | NEX-3N |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony S2000
NEX-3N | S2000 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N provides physical measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-3N compared to the S2000.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and S2000 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and S2000.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-3N featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony NEX-3N will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NEX-3N should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony NEX-3N vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-02-25 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $399 | $225 |