Canon T3 vs Sony NEX-5N

differences

Advantages of the Canon T3

Faster autofocus

Phase detection

Contrast detection

Catch candid moments easily

Much more lenses available

162 lenses

8 lenses

Around 20.5x more lenses available

Significantly less startup delay

300 ms

1900 ms

6.3x less delay when turning on

Longer battery life

700 shots

460 shots

More than 50% more shots per battery charge

Built-in flash

Yes

A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light

Has a viewfinder

Pentamirror

None

A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off

Slightly cheaper

$327.69

$649.95

The best price we've seen is $322 cheaper (around 50% less)

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the Canon T3

Advantages of the Sony NEX-5N

Much higher resolution screen

920k dots

230k dots

4x higher resolution screen

Significantly smaller

111x59x38 mm

130x100x78 mm

4.1x smaller

Significantly larger screen

3.0"

2.7"

More than 10% larger screen

Supports 24p

Yes

Get that real film feel

Better maximum light sensitivity

25,600 ISO

6,400 ISO

The NEX-5N's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better

Better image quality

77.0

62.0

More than 20% better image quality

Has a flip-out screen

Yes

Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies

Has a touch screen

Yes

Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus

Video autofocus

Contrast detection

None

Automatically focuses shooting video

Takes 3D photos

Yes

Combines multiple photos into a 3D image

More dynamic range

12.7 EV

11 EV

1.7 f-stops more dynamic range

Can create panoramas in-camera

Yes

Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective

Has in-camera HDR

Yes

Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range

Higher resolution movies

1080p @ 60fps

720p @ 30fps

Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate

Higher true resolution

16 MP

12.2 MP

Capture more than 30% more detail in your photos

Shoots faster

10 fps

3 fps

Around 3.5x faster continuous shooting

Better color depth

23.6 bits

21.9 bits

Distinguishes 1.7 more bits of color

Significantly thinner

1.5"

3.1"

2.1x thinner

Has a self cleaning sensor

Yes

Removes dust from the sensor automatically, avoiding spots in photos

More focus points

Set focus accurately within the frame

Lower noise at high ISO

1,079 ISO

755 ISO

The NEX-5N has a slight edge (0.5 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance

Lighter

269 g

459 g

More than 40% lighter

Slightly larger sensor

APS-C 23.4x15.6mm

APS-C 22.2x14.7mm

More than 10% larger sensor

Slightly less shutter lag

235 ms

309 ms

More than 20% less delay when taking photos

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the Sony NEX-5N

recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon Rebel T3

52	vs	63
Explain scores

Sony NEX-5N

Snapsort recommends the Sony NEX-5N. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Large sensors

T3:	APS-C 22.2x14.7mm
NEX-5N:	APS-C 23.4x15.6mm

	Both support interchangeable lenses, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
	Many lenses to choose from

	Supports RAW
	Better editing

Great battery life

T3:	700 shots
NEX-5N:	460 shots

	Support external flash
	Better lighting

	Better sensor types
	Better in low light

	Fast max shutter speeds
	1/4000 of a second

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

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competitors

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$595 - $599 with 18-55mm lens

Has an external mic jack

Is thicker

Is significantly heavier

Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Rebel T3

Compare the Rebel T3i vs the NEX-5N

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens

Takes significantly higher resolution photos

Has an external mic jack

Is thicker

Is slightly heavier

Compare the D3200 vs the Rebel T3

Compare the D3200 vs the NEX-5N

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$585 - $805 with 18-55mm lens

Has an external mic jack

Is thicker

Is significantly heavier

Compare the D5100 vs the Rebel T3

Compare the D5100 vs the NEX-5N

Canon Rebel T4i

Entry-level DSLR

$580 - $799 body only

$731 - $899 with 18-55mm lens

Has an external mic jack

Focuses automatically while shootting video

Is thicker

Is significantly heavier

Compare the Rebel T4i vs the Rebel T3

Compare the Rebel T4i vs the NEX-5N

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens

Significantly larger screen

Supports 24p

Doesn't have a built-in focus motor

Shorter battery life

Compare the D3100 vs the Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$540 body only

$609 with 18-55mm lens

Much higher resolution screen

Has an external mic jack

Shorter battery life

Heavier

Compare the Rebel T2i vs the Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T1i

Entry-level DSLR

$723 with 18-55mm lens

Much higher resolution screen

Significantly larger screen

Significantly shorter battery life

Worse maximum light sensitivity

Compare the Rebel T1i vs the Rebel T3

Sony NEX-5R

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$598 with 18-55mm lens

Faster autofocus

Many more focus points

Shorter battery life

Slightly more noise at high ISO

Compare the NEX-5R vs the NEX-5N

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$948 body only

$1,098 with 18-55mm lens

Has an external mic jack

Much higher true resolution

No touch screen

Worse maximum light sensitivity

Compare the NEX-7 vs the NEX-5N

Sony Alpha NEX-6

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$648 body only

$798 with 16-50mm lens

Faster autofocus

Many more focus points

No touch screen

Doesn't take 3D photos

Compare the Alpha NEX-6 vs the NEX-5N

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$656 - $743 with 18-55mm lens

Less startup delay

No 24p support

No touch screen

Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the NEX-5N

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760

Image stabilization

Higher resolution screen

No 24p support

Screen does not flip out

Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the NEX-5N

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Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

differences

Advantages of the Canon T3

Advantages of the Sony NEX-5N

recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon Rebel T3i

Nikon D3200

Nikon D5100

Canon Rebel T4i

Canon Rebel T3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon D3100

Canon Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T1i

Sony NEX-5N Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-7

Sony Alpha NEX-6

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

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