Sony NEX-3N vs Leica X (Typ 113)

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Sony NEX-3N vs Leica X (Typ 113)

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

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony NEX-3N advantages over Leica X (Typ 113)

Less expensive
$500 vs $2295 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

480 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
34 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Leica X (Typ 113) advantages over Sony NEX-3N

Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More dots on screen
922k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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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The Competition

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

Leica X (Typ 113)

Sony NEX-5R

$3500
APS-C

Internal flash
Higher max flash sync

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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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

Leica X (Typ 113)

Samsung NX1100

$3500
APS-C

Internal flash
Higher max flash sync

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

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Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Sony NEX-3N

Sony NEX-5T

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

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

Leica X (Typ 113)

Sony NEX-5T

$3500
APS-C

Internal flash
Higher max flash sync

$299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony NEX-5T

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X100T

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$1299
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony NEX-3N vs Fujifilm X100T

Leica X (Typ 113)

Fujifilm X100T

$3500
APS-C

Larger lens aperture

$1299
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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Compared to Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Sony NEX-3N

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sony NEX-3N vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica X (Typ 113)

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

$3500
APS-C

HDMI out
Lighter weight

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Longer stills battery life

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