Sony Alpha NEX-3N with Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Overview
Let's compare Canon PowerShot SX730 HS with Sony Alpha NEX-3N.
The first model related to Small Sensor Superzoom, the second to Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras.
Canon SX730 HS was released in 2017, and Sony NEX-3N in 2013.
PowerShot SX730 HS is newer, which is a plus. Alpha NEX-3N 4 years older.
4 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot SX730 HS is greater than that of Alpha NEX-3N. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Alpha NEX-3N), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony NEX-3N, the maximum ISO is greater by 12800.
PowerShot SX730 HS has image stabilization(Optical), Alpha NEX-3N doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot SX730 HS has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
PowerShot SX730 HS |
Alpha NEX-3N |
| Brand |
Canon
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Sony
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| Model |
PowerShot SX730 HS |
Alpha NEX-3N |
| Announced |
April, 2017 |
February, 2013 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
Sony E |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
0 |
116 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Tilting |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
922k pixels |
460k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
25 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/15 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/3200 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
5.9 fps |
4.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
4.00 |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
n/a |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor Area |
28.5 mm² |
366.6 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
20 MP |
16 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
5184 x 3888 |
4912 x 3264 |
| Max Native ISO |
3200 |
16000 |
| Min Native ISO |
80 |
200 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
250 shots |
480 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
|
NPFW50 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
300 g |
269 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
110 x 64 x 40 mm |
110 x 62 x 35 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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