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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • New Model is Sony a5000
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-3N (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-3N was manufactured 8 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-3N matches up versus the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony ZV-1

 NEX-3N ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony NEX-3N

 ZV-1 NEX-3N 
AnnouncedMay 2020February 2013Newer by 88 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony ZV-1

 NEX-3N ZV-1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-3N against the ZV-1.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and ZV-1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-3N because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3N is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
73
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Street photography factors
77
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
85
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (480 per charge)
low fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
71
good battery pack (480 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
81
lighter than competition (294 grams)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (480 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
86
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony ZV-1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony ZV-1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-25 2020-05-27
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 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
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 16000 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 -
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/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $750