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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony FX3

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony FX3 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Successor is Sony a5000
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2021
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony FX3 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony FX3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-3N (16MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the NEX-3N (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-3N was announced 9 years before the FX3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NEX-3N matches up against the FX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony FX3

 NEX-3N FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Sony NEX-3N

 FX3 NEX-3N 
AnnouncedFebruary 2021February 2013More recent by 97 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k460kSharper screen (+980k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony FX3

 NEX-3N FX3 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen sizing

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N has external 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) whilst the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony FX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-3N vs the FX3.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and FX3 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and FX3.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-3N using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-3N will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-3N is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography highlights
Sony FX3 Portrait photography highlights
66
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no external flash support
71
you can focus manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Sports photography camera
53
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (480 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (600 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography features
Sony FX3 Travel photography features
71
great battery pack (480 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
great battery life (600 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (480 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (600 shots)
two card slots
low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Vlogging highlights
Sony FX3 Vlogging highlights
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony FX3
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony FX3
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony FX3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-02-25 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 16000 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 759
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 121 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 716 grams (1.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 85
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.4
DXO Low light score 1067 3900
Other
Battery life 480 shots 600 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Two
Launch price $399 $3,900