Sony HX200V with Sony NEX-3N Comparison

Sony HX200V and Sony NEX-3N Main Features

  • May, 2012
  • February, 2013
  • 18 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 27-810 mm (30x) F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • -
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • 200 - 16000 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
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  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
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  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
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  • 122 x 87 x 93 mm, 583g.
  • 110 x 62 x 35 mm, 269g.
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Sony HX200V Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
57
Value for money score
64
Portability score
78
Overall score
49

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 Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Overview


Let's compare Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V with Alpha NEX-3N. Both cameras produced Sony. The first model related to Small Sensor Superzoom, the second to Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Sony HX200V was released in 2012, and Sony NEX-3N in 2013. Alpha NEX-3N is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V is greater than that of Alpha NEX-3N. However, the difference of 2 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 3200. Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V has image stabilization(Optical), Alpha NEX-3N doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V has electronic viewfinder, and the Alpha NEX-3N doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V has 4.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Alpha NEX-3N
Brand Sony Sony
Model Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Alpha NEX-3N
Announced May, 2012 February, 2013
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens Sony E
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 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
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic 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 9 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 10.0 fps 4.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.40 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
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 18 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3672 4912 x 3264
Max Native ISO 12800 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 Built-In 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 450 shots 480 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FH50 NPFW50
Physical
Weight 583 g 269 g
Physical Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93 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 Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG 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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Interesting Entry-Level Mirrorless

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Olympus PEN E-P1
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Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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12MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
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Nikon 1 J3
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14MP | 1 CMOS | Nikon 1 mount

Sony Alpha NEX-C3
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16MP | APS-C CMOS | Sony E mount