Sony NEX-3N with Sony a5000 Comparison

Sony NEX-3N and Sony a5000 Main Features

  • February, 2013
  • January, 2014
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 200 - 16000 ISO
  • 100 - 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 62 x 35 mm, 269g.
  • 110 x 63 x 36 mm, 269g.
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Sony NEX-3N Scores


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

Sony a5000 Scores


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

Sony Alpha a5000 with Sony Alpha NEX-3N Overview


Let's compare Alpha NEX-3N with Alpha a5000. Both cameras produced Sony. These models are included in the Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Sony NEX-3N was released in 2013, and Sony a5000 in 2014. Alpha a5000 is newer, which is a plus. Alpha NEX-3N 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Alpha NEX-3N is greater than that of Alpha a5000. 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 first 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 NEX-3N has 4.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Alpha NEX-3N has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha NEX-3N Alpha a5000
Brand Sony Sony
Model Alpha NEX-3N Alpha a5000
Announced February, 2013 January, 2014
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 460k pixels 461k 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 no built-in flash 4.00
Flash Modes n/a Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
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 16 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 4912 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Max Native ISO 16000 16000
Min Native ISO 200 100
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 480 shots 420 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NPFW50 NP-FW50
Physical
Weight 269 g 269 g
Physical Dimensions 110 x 62 x 35 mm 110 x 63 x 36 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/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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