Reasons to choose Alpha NEX-3N
Released in 2013, Alpha NEX-3N has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 269 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Alpha NEX-3N
vs Sony Alpha NEX-C3
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
Alpha NEX-3N365 mm²
Alpha NEX-C3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.4%
The Alpha NEX-3N has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Alpha NEX-3NMetricAlpha NEX-C3
16.1 MPEffective pixels16.2 MP
23.5 × 15.6Sensor23.4 × 15.6
4.77 µmPixel pitch4.75 µm
22.77 µm²Pixel area22.53 µm²
4.39 MP/cm²Pixel density4.44 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.54
—Maximum video—
269 gWeight225 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/XC-HG DuoStorageSD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Alpha NEX-3N has the larger sensor area. The Alpha NEX-C3 has the lighter body. The Alpha NEX-C3 has the higher effective resolution. The Alpha NEX-3N is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha NEX-C3
Released in 2011, Alpha NEX-C3 has about 365 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 225 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.