Sony NEX-3N vs Canon T8i Specifications

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

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Canon EOS Rebel T8i (EOS 850D)

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Sony NEX-3 NEX-3 vs NEX-3N	Canon T7i T7i vs T8i
Successor:	Sony A5000 NEX-3N vs A5000
General
Model Number:	NEX-3N	T8i
Alternate Model Number(s):		850D, Kiss X10i
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$500.00	$749.99
Street Price:	$499.00	$749.00
Date Available:	2013-04-15	TBD
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	13.7 oz (389 g) includes batteries, kit lens	18.2 oz (515 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.3 x 2.4 x 1.4 in. (110 x 62 x 35 mm)	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 in. (131 x 103 x 76 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony Exmor APS HD	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	16.1	24.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.78 microns	3.72 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.6x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	74
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,067
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other)	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 1680 (5.0 MP, Other), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3552 x 2664 (9.5 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 1984 x 1984 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, MPO, .ARW 2.3 RAW, RAW+JPEG	C-RAW, JPEG, .CR3 RAW (14-bit)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	4.0	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i or 24p (24/17Mbps)) 1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps)	3840x2160 (24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC stereo audio in MP4 container
Composite Video Out:	No	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony E	Canon EF/EF-S
Lens:	Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 75mm	29 - 88mm
Focal Length (actual):	16 - 50mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.13x	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture	f/4 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect: Multi Point (25 points), Center, Flexible Spot, with Face Detection	OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45-points, up to 45 cross-type (f/5.6), 1 dual-cross (f/2.8 and f/5.6), 27 support f/8 (9 cross-type); Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.82x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,800 dots (153,600 px)	1,040,000 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:		Yes
Selfie Screen:		Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	13.6x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	16000	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	200	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000	Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3EV steps, Expandable to 51200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom WB, Color Temperature K (Manually adjustable between 2000 - 10000K)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot	220,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor; 216-zone (18 x 12) metering optical viewfinder; Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (center, approx. 6.5% of viewfinder), Spot (center, approx. 2.0% of viewfinder)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Picture Effects: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature; Sweep Panorama	Scene Intelligent Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Special Scene (Group Photo, Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye, Water Painting, Toy Camera, Miniature, HDR Art (Standard/Vivid/Bold/Embossed)
Self Timer:	2, 10, Self-portrait, 3 or 5 shots after 10 seconds	10, 2, Remote, 10s Continuous (2-10) seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Flash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync., Rear-Sync.; Red-eye Reduction On/Off	E-TTL II Auto, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	4.0 m / 13.1 ft.	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	Guide Number is 12m/39.4 ft at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/160	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.ARW 2.3 RAW, RAW+JPEG	.CR3 RAW (14-bit)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC stereo audio in MP4 container
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional wired, IR wireless, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI (Type D)	Mini (Type-C) HDMI, USB Micro-B (USB 2.0), External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.79
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.90
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	4.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	6
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.27 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.108 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.39 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.022 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.270s
Startup Time:	2.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	1.8 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	480 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50	Proprietary LP-E17
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter 4
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7 SP1/8; Mac OS X v10.5 or later. (Software is Windows only.)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera with APS-C sensor, 3" 460K-dot tilting LCD, Full HD 1080i60 video. Available in black or white.