Sony NEX-3N vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony NEX-3N vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
- Updated by Sony a5000
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Revealed September 2018
Sony NEX-3N vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony NEX-3N and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the NEX-3N (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NEX-3N (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NEX-3N was released 6 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NEX-3N grades against the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-3N vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Zeiss ZX1
NEX-3N | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony NEX-3N
ZX1 | NEX-3N | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | February 2013 | More recent by 68 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 4.34" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.34") | |
Screen resolution | 2765k | 460k | Sharper screen (+2305k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Zeiss ZX1
NEX-3N | ZX1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony NEX-3N vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3N offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Sony NEX-3N and Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the NEX-3N versus the ZX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and ZX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.
Sony NEX-3N vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and ZX1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-3N due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older NEX-3N is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Sony NEX-3N vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3N vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Zeiss |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | Zeiss ZX1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-02-25 | 2018-09-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 37MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 7488 x 4992 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 255 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2-22 |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 4.34 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 2,765k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1067 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 480 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NPFW50 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | 512GB internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $399 | - |