• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 16,000

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Differences

Samsung MV900F advantages over Sony NEX-3N

  • Less expensive
    $350 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    17 mm vs 34 mm
    Thinner
  • Higher-res screen
    384k vs 154k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Sony NEX-3N advantages over Samsung MV900F

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.78 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • 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
  • Higher extended ISO
    16000 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • 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
  • 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
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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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.

  • Read our Sony NEX-3N Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-WX9

Samsung MV900F
Sony DSC-WX9
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Samsung MV900F vs Sony DSC-WX9

Sony NEX-3N
Sony DSC-WX9
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony NEX-3N vs Sony DSC-WX9

Compared to Sony W650

Samsung MV900F
Sony W650
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Samsung MV900F vs Sony W650

Sony NEX-3N
Sony W650
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony NEX-3N vs Sony W650

Compared to Sony WX50

Samsung MV900F
Sony WX50
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Samsung MV900F vs Sony WX50

Sony NEX-3N
Sony WX50
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony NEX-3N vs Sony WX50

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Samsung MV900F
Sony NEX-5T
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $299
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung MV900F vs 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

Compared to Sony A5000

Samsung MV900F
Sony A5000
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $448
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung MV900F vs Sony A5000

Sony NEX-3N
Sony A5000
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $448
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More pixels

Compare Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A5000

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