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Comparison of Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Alpha NEX-5 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha NEX-5 ×
Sony Alpha NEX-3 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha NEX-5Sony Alpha NEX-3
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer url-https://www.sony.com/
Model numberNEX-5NEX-3
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20102010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111117
Width (mm)4033
Height (mm)6063
Weight (g)502511
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony NEX-5Sony NEX-3
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)14.214.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.165.16
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6968
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.222.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.212
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)796830
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2288 x 1280(2.9 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 3344 x 1872(6.3 mp other)
  • 3344 x 2224(7.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 2576(11.8 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2288 x 1280(2.9 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 3344 x 1872(6.3 mp other)
  • 3344 x 2224(7.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 2576(11.8 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .arw raw
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • .arw raw
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2.72.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MPEG-4MPEG-4
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony ESony E
LensSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2525
Filter thread (mm)4949
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 10
  • 10
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face DetectionContrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Viewfinder type(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV)(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1313
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./filter
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./filter
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti Segment, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-segment (49 segments), Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep PanoramaPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)77
Flash range descriptionBundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionSmart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable)Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable)
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .arw raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • .arw raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional ir wireless
-
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.770.77
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.770.77
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)1717
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.72.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3838
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.440.44
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.440.44
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.26-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.75-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.12
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Single-area AF mode, 16mm f/2.8 lens = 0.448 second-
Startup time (s)11
Play -> record time (s)11
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.82.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330330
Battery form factorProprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pmb (picture motion browser) 4.3.01 image data converter sr 3.1 image data lightbox sr
  • pmb (picture motion browser) 4.3.01 image data converter sr 3.1 image data lightbox sr
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x 10.1.3 or later
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x 10.1.3 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or silver.Available in black, silver or red.



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