Sony a5000 with Sony NEX-3N Comparison

Sony a5000 and Sony NEX-3N Main Features

  • January, 2014
  • February, 2013
  • 20 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 16000 ISO
  • 200 - 16000 ISO
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 110 x 63 x 36 mm, 269g.
  • 110 x 62 x 35 mm, 269g.
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Sony a5000 Scores


Imaging score
58
Features score
56
Value for money score
78
Portability score
94
Overall score
63

Sony NEX-3N Scores


Imaging score
55
Features score
43
Value for money score
70
Portability score
94
Overall score
54

Sony Alpha NEX-3N with Sony Alpha a5000 Overview


Let's compare Alpha a5000 with Alpha NEX-3N. Both cameras produced Sony. These models are included in the Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Sony a5000 was released in 2014, and Sony NEX-3N in 2013. Alpha a5000 is newer, which is a plus. Alpha NEX-3N 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Alpha a5000 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. 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. Sony Alpha a5000 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Alpha a5000 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha a5000 Alpha NEX-3N
Brand Sony Sony
Model Alpha a5000 Alpha NEX-3N
Announced January, 2014 February, 2013
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Sony E Sony E
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1.5
Number of Lenses 116 116
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Tilting
Screen Resolution 461k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 25 25
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps 4.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm² 366.6 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 5456 x 3632 4912 x 3264
Max Native ISO 16000 16000
Min Native ISO 100 200
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 420 shots 480 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FW50 NPFW50
Physical
Weight 269 g 269 g
Physical Dimensions 110 x 63 x 36 mm 110 x 62 x 35 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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