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Sony Alpha 7C II vs Sony Alpha NEX-3N

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SonyAlpha 7C IISonyAlpha NEX-3N
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023March 2013
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor APS HD CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 23.9 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution33 MP16.1 MP
Largest image7008 × 46724912 × 3264
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–51200200–16000
Sensor detailApproximately 34.1 million total pixels; optical low-pass filter; maker maximum movie effective resolution 27.6 MP16.5 million total pixels; no built-in ultrasonic dust-removal system
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF and RAW (Sony ARW 5.0); 14-bit RAW output; compressed, lossless-compressed and uncompressed RAW options; XAVC S, XAVC S-I and XAVC HS moviesJPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3
ISO detailStandard still-image and movie ISO 100–51200; still-image extension ISO 50–204800; movie extension reaches ISO 102400. Photography Blog lists a lower extended maximum; Sony’s explicit specification is used.Standard ISO 200–16000; Auto ISO 200–3200; movie sensitivity ISO 200–3200
Image processorBIONZ XR and dedicated AI processing unitBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps4 fps
Lens detailInterchangeable E-mount; body-only and FE 28–60 mm f/4–5.6 kit offered; the photo shows both body colours with this optional kit lensE-mount; NEX-3NL includes E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; NEX-3NY adds E 55–210mm F4.5–6.3 OSS. Body zoom lever operates compatible power zooms.
AutofocusFast Hybrid AF; up to 759 phase-detection points for stills or 627 for movies; EV -4 to 20 at ISO 100 with an f/2 lens; current maker subjects include automatic selection, humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aircraftContrast detection with 25 points; single and continuous AF, direct manual focus, object tracking and focus peaking
ShutterElectronic first-curtain mechanical shutter up to 1/4000 second; silent electronic shutter up to 1/8000 second; 30-second exposures and Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second full-frame or 1/200 second APS-C with Sony flashFocal-plane shutter with electronic first curtain; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second
Burst detailUp to 10 fps Hi+; maker buffer approximately 44 compressed RAW, 27 lossless-compressed RAW or 18 uncompressed RAW images; over 1,000 Fine JPEGs. Amateur Photographer notes 10 fps requires compressed RAW and gives 8 fps live-view continuous or 6 fps with lossless-compressed RAW.Approximately 4 fps Speed Priority Continuous and 2.5 fps normal advance. Sony specifies buffers of 9 JPEG, 5 RAW or 4 RAW+JPEG frames under its test conditions.
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; maker claim 7 stops under CIPA pitch/yaw testing with the FE 50 mm f/1.2 GM lens and long-exposure noise reduction off; current maker movie modes include Dynamic Active and Active electronic correctionNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical correction requires a compatible OSS lens
FlashNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible external flashBuilt-in pop-up flash; maker guide number 6 at ISO 200 in metres, or 4 expressed at ISO 100; approximately three-second recycle time. No external flash shoe.
Exposure controls1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EV–
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Video detailInternal 3840 × 2160 up to 60p NTSC or 50p PAL, with 10-bit 4:2:2 options; 60p/50p requires Super 35 crop. Full-frame 30p is oversampled from approximately 7K; Full HD up to 120p NTSC or 100p PAL. XAVC S-I 4K reaches 600 Mbps at 60p. S-Log3, S-Cinetone, user LUT display and AI Auto Framing; HDMI output supports 10-bit 4:2:2, without RAW video output.Japanese model records Full HD 60i from 30 fps sensor output, or 24p, up to 24 Mbps. Main frame rate records sensor frames, not interlaced fields. PhotographyBlog and ePHOTOzine list PAL 50i/25p. MP4 offers 1440 × 1080 or VGA at 30 fps; no Full HD 60p mode.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe; compatible accessories support four-channel 24-bit LPCMBuilt-in stereo microphones and mono speaker; Dolby Digital or AAC-LC audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,036,800460,800
TouchscreenYesNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailSide-opening vari-angle touchscreen; opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; touch menu operationNon-touch LCD; tilts approximately 180° upwards
Viewfinder detail0.39-type XGA OLED; 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity; 60 or 120 fps refreshNo built-in finder or Smart Accessory Terminal for an optional electronic finder
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesNo
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)560 photographs480 photographs
Body weight429 g210 g
Release detailSony Australia specifies retail availability from September 2023. Photography Blog reports the original Alpha 7C remained in the range alongside the II. Current maker specifications include later-supported subject recognition and movie-stabilisation features.Sony Japan specifies 8 March 2013 for NEX-3NL and NEX-3NY kits.
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I and UHS-II; no CFexpress supportMemory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
PortsUSB-C (USB 3.2 at 5 Gbps), Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets and digital-audio Multi Interface ShoeUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed through Multi/Micro USB terminal; Micro HDMI Type D; no accessory shoe, microphone or headphone sockets
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz; Bluetooth 4.2; no NFC; Creators’ App remote operation and image transfer–
Battery life detailNP-FZ100; current Sony CIPA claim approximately 560 photographs with LCD or 530 with viewfinder; actual movie claim approximately 105 minutes with LCD or 100 with viewfinder. Both launch-period reviews give lower 540/510-shot figures.NP-FW50; approximately 480 CIPA photographs
ChargingUSB-C in-camera charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; maker specifies an 18 W or higher USB PD source and 3 A cableIn-camera Micro USB charging; supplied AC-UB10; optional AC-PW20 power supply
DimensionsApproximately 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm; depth from grip to monitor 58.6 mmApproximately 109.9 × 62 × 34.6 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 429 g body only; 514 g with battery and memory card; both exclude lens. Photography Blog gives 525 g labelled body only and Amateur Photographer gives 524 g; maker’s explicit figures are used.Approximately 210 g body only; 269 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded
MaterialsMaker specifies recycled materials including SORPLAS in the body, depending on production timing–
ColoursSilver/black or blackBlack, pink and white Japanese kits
In the box–NP-FW50 battery, AC-UB10 AC adapter, shoulder strap and Micro USB cable; lenses depend on kit

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