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3C or 5N

Discussion in 'Sony Alpha E-Mount Cameras' started by jlabate, Dec 27, 2011.

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  1. jlabate

    jlabate TalkEmount Regular

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    What are the important differences between the 3C and the 5N? Don't they use the same sensor so image quality should be similar?
     
    jlabate, Dec 27, 2011
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  2. Poki

    Poki TalkEmount Hall of Famer

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    5N takes Full-HD 1080x24/30/60p videos vs. 720p on the C3 and features a magnesium alloy body vs plastic on the C3. Oh, and the 3 don't has the infrared port. And the 5N has a built-in touchscreen, where the C3 has the same display without touch.

    However, image quality is the same.
     
    Poki, Dec 27, 2011
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  3. jlabate

    jlabate TalkEmount Regular

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    Thanks Poki. What is the infrared port?

     
    jlabate, Dec 27, 2011
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  4. K6-III

    K6-III New to TalkEmount

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    The 5n also gives you the ability to use the electronic viewfinder and to set a base ISO of 100 (rather than 200).
     
    K6-III, Dec 27, 2011
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  5. jlabate

    jlabate TalkEmount Regular

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    Thanks.

     
    jlabate, Dec 27, 2011
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  6. Poki

    Poki TalkEmount Hall of Famer

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    The infrared port is for wireless remotes.
     
    Poki, Dec 27, 2011
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  7. macjim

    macjim TalkEmount Regular

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    The 5n — 100 ISO, HD 1080p video, touch screen and the option for an EVF too!
     
    macjim, Dec 29, 2011
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  8. macjim

    macjim TalkEmount Regular

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    The 5n — 100 ISO, HD 1080p video, touch screen and the option for an EVF too!
     
    macjim, Dec 29, 2011
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  9. macjim

    macjim TalkEmount Regular

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    5N
     
    macjim, Dec 29, 2011
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  10. jlabate

    jlabate TalkEmount Regular

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    I ended up getting a 3C. The cost was a couple of hundred less than the 5N. I realize the 5N is the better of the two cameras but the money was an issue for me. I have never had a touch screen so can live without that, don't do video so the 5N advantage there wasn't an issue and don't want the additional cost of the EVF at this time so that advantage was lost. Bottom line for me, same image quality at close to 50% of the cost. I hope to get an Nex-7 someday and am happy with the 3C for now. I have a shelf full of legacy lenses and have ordered some adapters for the Nex. This is my first Nex so no doubt I'll be posting questions here.
     
    jlabate, Dec 30, 2011
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  11. Poki

    Poki TalkEmount Hall of Famer

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    50% of the cost? Wow, okay, then it's totally worth it. Back when the original NEX 3 and 5 where released, the price difference was about 100 USD (okay, with less advantages for the 5, to be fair), so it wasn't too hard to decide. But it was much harder to get one anywhere here in Austria ...

    Anyway, much fun with your new NEX camera!
     
    Poki, Dec 30, 2011
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  12. Amin Sabet

    Amin Sabet Administrator

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    I went with a C3 as well because of the cost savings. I got a used C3 and 16mm lens for about $250 less than I could get the 5N for at the time. With some 5N users now switching to the 7, I'm guessing the used market for the 5N will improve (for buyers).
     
    Amin Sabet, Dec 31, 2011
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  13. macjim

    macjim TalkEmount Regular

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    I'm ending my nex-5n back as its got that clicking sound when replaying video. Don't know if they just repair it or replace it though.
     
    macjim, Feb 13, 2012
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  14. hodad66

    hodad66 Sony Guru

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    John
    I'm sure that you will be happy with your choice....
     
    hodad66, Feb 13, 2012
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  15. macjim

    macjim TalkEmount Regular

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    They're sending it to be repaired. I'm hoping they just send me a new one but we'll see.
     
    macjim, Feb 14, 2012
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