In this comparison/ buying guide I put the Sony Nex cameras side by side and point out the specs that matter!! I also point you to the best prices on the web so you don’t have to do the re-search yourself! Also be sure to Check out the Nex Lens (E-mount) Guide, and the New Sony Alpha Camera Guide, and of course the Sony A- Mount Lens Guides>>
Important differences highlighted in RED.
Current Nex Models |
Sony Nex-7
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Sony Nex-5N |
Nex-3C w/16mm lens
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| Body | Metal | Plastic | Plastic |
| Sensor | 24.3Mp APS-C sized CMOS sensor |
16.1Mp Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor |
16.2Mp Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor |
| Processor | Upgraded BIONZ Image Processor |
Upgraded BIONZ Image Processor | BIONZ Image Processor |
| Focus Points |
Focus Points : 25 points |
Focus Points : 25 points |
Focus Points : 25 points |
| Focus Areas |
Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF |
Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF |
Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF |
| Focus Features |
Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock |
Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock |
Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock |
| LCD Screen | Articulating 3.0” TFT Xtra Fine™ LCD (921,600 pixels) w/TruBlack™ technology |
Articulating 3.0” TFT Xtra Fine™ LCD (921,600 pixels) w/TruBlack™ technology Touch Screen | Articulating 3.0″ Xtra Fine LCD with TruBlack |
| Controls |
Tri-Navi™ 3-dial manual control |
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| FPS | Continuous: 10 Frames Per Second |
Continuous: 3 frames per second, Speed Priorety: 10 fps |
Continuous (2.5fps), Speed Priority (5.5fps) |
| ISO |
ISO100 to 16000 | ISO100 to 25600 |
ISO100 to 12800 |
| Viewfinder |
.50″ XGA OLED EVF (Electronic viewfinder) (2,359k dots) | Optional FDA-EV1S OLED Tru-Finder |
Optional FDA-EV1S OLED Tru-Finder |
| Flash Type |
Built-in, Pop-up AutoGuide Number : 6 (in meters at ISO100) Recycling Time : Approx. 4 sec. |
Smart accessory terminal (HVL-F7S Flash Supplied) |
Smart accessory terminal (HVL-F7S Flash supplied) |
| File Formats |
Still Image Mode : JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEGVideo: AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)) |
Still:JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEGVideo: AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)) | Still: JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW + JPEG Video: MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC(H.264)) Audio: MPEG-4, AAC-LC |
| File Sizes |
Still Image Size 16:9 : L size: 6000 x 3376 (20M) M size: 4240 x 2400 (10M) S size: 3008 x1688 (5.1M) Still Image Size 3:2 : L size: 6000 x 4000 (24M) M size: 4240 x 2832 (12M) S size: 3008 x 2000 (6M) Video Mode : AVCHD: PS – 1920 x 1080/60p@28Mbps FX – 1920 x 1080/60i@24Mbps FH – 1920 x 1080/60i@17Mbps FX – 1920 x 1080/24p@24Mbps FH – 1920 x 1080/24p@17Mbps MP4: HD – 1440 x 1080/ 30p@12Mbps VGA – 640 x 480/ 30p@3Mbps |
Still Image Size 16:9 : L (14M): 4912 X 2760 M (7.1M): 3568 X 2000 S (3.4M): 2448 X 1376 Still Image Size 3:2 : L (16M): 4912 X 3264 M (8.4M): 3568 X 2368 S (4M): 2448 X 162 Video: AVCHD: PS – 1920 x 1080/60p@28Mbps FX – 1920 x 1080/60i@24Mbps FH – 1920 x 1080/60i@17Mbps FX – 1920 x 1080/24p@24Mbps FH – 1920 x 1080/24p@17Mbps MP4: HD – 1440 x 1080/ 30p@12Mbps VGA – 640 x 480/ 30p@3Mbps |
Still: Still image size 16:9: L: 4912 x 2760 (14Mp), M: 3568 x 2000 (7.1Mp), S: 2448 x 1376 (3.4Mp) Still image size 3:2: L: 4912 x 3264 (16Mp), M: 3568 x 2368 (8.4Mp), S: 2448 x 1624 (4Mp) Video: MP4 HD: 1280 x 720/30p, MP4 VGA: 640 x 480/30p |
| Color Spaces |
sRGB, Adobe RGB | sRGB, Adobe RGB | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Video | 1080/60p HD Movie Capture |
1080/60p HD Movie Capture | 1080/30p HD Movie Capture |
| Lens Mount | E-Mount | E-Mount | E-Mount |
| Size | Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 4-3/4 × 2-3/4 × 1-11/16″ (119.9 x 66.9 x 42.8mm) (W/H/D) excluding protrusions | Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 4-3/8 × 2-3/8 × 1-9/16″ (110.8 x 58.8 x 38.2mm) (W/H/D) excluding protrusions | 4.3 x 2.4 x 1.3″ / 109.6 x 60.0 x 33.0mm |
| Weight | Approx. 10.3 oz (291g) (excl battery & media) | Approx. 7.4 oz(210g) (excl battery & media)Approx. 9.5 oz (269g) w/battery & media | Approx. 7.9 oz / 225g – excl battery & media) Approx. 10.0 oz / 283g – w/ battery & media |
| Battery | Battery: InfoLITHIUM® NP-FW50 (7.2V) Number of Still Images : Approx. 430 images (CIPA standard) |
Battery: InfoLITHIUM® NP-FW50 (7.2V) Number of Still Images : Approx. 430 images (CIPA standard) |
Battery: InfoLITHIUM NP-FW50 (7.2V) Number of still images : Approx. 400 images |
| Retail Price | $1199.99 - Body Only$1439.99 – w/ 18-55mm Lens | $649.99 - Body Only $749.99 w/ 18-55mm Lens | $599.99 w/16mm Lens$646.99 w/ 18-55mm Lens |
Compare Prices:
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Nex-7 (Body Only)
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Nex-5n (Body Only)
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Nex-C3 w/ 16mm lens
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Compare Prices: |
Nex-7 w/ 18-55mm Lens |
Nex-5n w/ 18-55mm Lens
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Nex-C3 w/ 18-55mm Lens
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Nex-5n w/ 18-55mm Lens (Silver)
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Nex-C3 w/ 18-55mm lens (Silver)
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Nex-C3 w/ 18-55mm lens (Pink)
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