Sony NEX-3N vs Canon T5i

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Sony NEX-3N vs Canon T5i

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APS-C 366.6mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 16,000

Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-3N Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon T5i Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T5i conclusion.

Succeeded by the Sony A5000
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Succeeded by the Canon T6i
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Differences

Sony NEX-3N advantages over Canon T5i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NEX-3N test data on DxO Mark T5i test data on DxO Mark

1,067 vs 681 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NEX-3N test data on DxO Mark T5i test data on DxO Mark

12.4 vs 11.2 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Thinner
34 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
389g vs 791g
Lighter weight
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens

Canon T5i advantages over Sony NEX-3N

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 2.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher-res screen
346k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
4.8 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
15 vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 16000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality for an entry-level mirrorless; User interface ideal for consumers stepping up from point-and-shoots; Speedy and accurate autofocusing; Zoom lever on body; Tremendous value.
Lack of hot shoe or accessory port limits more advanced shooting; No electronic viewfinder; Performance lags behind previous model, especially on burst shooting speed.
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Excellent image quality; 9 cross-type AF points; Stereo microphones; Built-in touchscreen; Multi-shot modes; Improved kit lens; Even more affordable.
Little-changed from the earlier T4i; Slow Live View and video autofocus; High ISO performance is unimproved; Below-average battery life; No dedicated AF illuminator.
Read our Canon T5i Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon T4i

Sony NEX-3N

Canon T4i

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$579
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony NEX-3N vs Canon T4i

Canon T5i

Canon T4i

$539
APS-C

Less expensive
Lighter weight

$579
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

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Compared to Sony A57

Sony NEX-3N

Sony A57

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$800
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A57

Canon T5i

Sony A57

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5i vs Sony A57

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-3N

Sony NEX-5R

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$499
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

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

Canon T5i

Sony NEX-5R

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5i vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Sony A58

Sony NEX-3N

Sony A58

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$598
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A58

Canon T5i

Sony A58

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5i vs Sony A58

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony NEX-3N

Samsung NX1100

$449
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

Compare Sony NEX-3N vs Samsung NX1100

Canon T5i

Samsung NX1100

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Wi-Fi

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