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Sony Alpha NEX-3N vs Sony Alpha NEX-5R

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SonyAlpha NEX-3NSonyAlpha NEX-5R
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2013October 2012
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeExmor APS HD CMOSExmor APS HD CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution16.1 MP16.1 MP
Largest image4912 × 32644912 × 3264
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range200–16000100–25600
Sensor detail16.5 million total pixels; no built-in ultrasonic dust-removal system16.7 million total pixels; charge-protection coating and ultrasonic dust reduction
Image formatsJPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3
ISO detailStandard ISO 200–16000; Auto ISO 200–3200; movie sensitivity ISO 200–3200Standard ISO 100–25600; Auto ISO 100–3200; movies ISO 100–6400
Image processorBIONZBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst4 fps10 fps
Lens detailE-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.E-mount; US launch kit used E 18–55mm. Japanese NEX-5RL uses E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; NEX-5RY adds E 55–210mm F4.5–6.3 OSS.
AutofocusContrast detection with 25 points; single and continuous AF, direct manual focus, object tracking and focus peakingFast Hybrid AF combines 99 phase-detection and 25 contrast-detection points; single and continuous AF, direct manual focus, tracking and manual-focus peaking
ShutterFocal-plane shutter with electronic first curtain; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 secondFocal-plane shutter with electronic first curtain; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second
Burst detailApproximately 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.Approximately 10 fps Speed Priority Continuous, with phase-detection tracking AF under Sony's supported-lens conditions; approximately 3 fps normal continuous advance. Maker buffers are 11 JPEG, 10 RAW or 9 RAW+JPEG frames and depend on shooting conditions and card.
Stabilisation detailNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical correction requires a compatible OSS lensNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical correction requires a compatible OSS lens
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.Supplied detachable flash; guide number 7 at ISO 100 in metres; approximately four-second recycle time. Optional HVL-F20S uses the accessory terminal.
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailJapanese 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.Japanese and US models offer Full HD 60p up to 28 Mbps, 60i or 24p in AVCHD 2.0; Sony Hong Kong lists PAL 50p, 50i and 25p. MP4 records 1440 × 1080 or VGA. Interlaced field rates are separate from full-frame rates.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphones and mono speaker; Dolby Digital or AAC-LC audio–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots460,800921,600
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailNon-touch LCD; tilts approximately 180° upwardsResistive touchscreen; tilts approximately 180° up and 50° down
Viewfinder detailNo built-in finder or Smart Accessory Terminal for an optional electronic finderNo built-in finder; optional FDA-EV1S electronic finder
Connections and design
Wi-FiNoYes
Battery life (maker's claim)480 photographs330 photographs
Body weight210 g218 g
Release detailSony Japan specifies 8 March 2013 for NEX-3NL and NEX-3NY kits.Sony Electronics announced US availability in October 2012; Sony Japan specified 16 November 2012. The month records the earlier maker-confirmed US launch, rather than the announcement date.
Recording mediaMemory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXCMemory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
PortsUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed through Multi/Micro USB terminal; Micro HDMI Type D; no accessory shoe, microphone or headphone socketsUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed via Micro USB Type B; Mini HDMI Type C; Smart Accessory Terminal 2; no microphone or headphone sockets
Wireless connections–Built-in Wi-Fi; launch features included PlayMemories Camera Apps downloads and smartphone transfer
Battery life detailNP-FW50; approximately 480 CIPA photographsNP-FW50; approximately 330 CIPA photographs
ChargingIn-camera Micro USB charging; supplied AC-UB10; optional AC-PW20 power supplyIn-camera charging using supplied AC-UB10 and Micro USB cable; optional AC-PW20 power supply
DimensionsApproximately 109.9 × 62 × 34.6 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 110.8 × 58.8 × 38.9 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 210 g body only; 269 g with battery and memory card; lens excludedApproximately 218 g body only; 276 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded
ColoursBlack, pink and white Japanese kitsBlack, silver and white
In the boxNP-FW50 battery, AC-UB10 AC adapter, shoulder strap and Micro USB cable; lenses depend on kitDetachable flash and case, NP-FW50 battery, AC-UB10 AC adapter, shoulder strap, Micro USB cable and software CD; lens depends on kit

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