| key specs | 
| Camera Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera | 
| Effective Pixels | 14.2 MP | 16 MP | 
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD | 
| Display Type | TFT LCD | - | 
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch | 
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | 
| general | 
| Brand | Sony | Canon | 
| Model | NEX 3K 14.2MP DSLR Camera | PowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera | 
| Model Name | NEX 3K | PowerShot SX170 | 
| Color | Black | Black | 
| Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera | 
| Effective Pixels | 14.2 MP | 16 MP | 
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 117.2 x 62.6 x 33.4 mm | 108 x 71 x 48.9 mm | 
| Weight | 239 GM | 228 GM | 
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes | 
| Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 | 
| Ports | HDMI, USB | - | 
| Model Number | - | SX170 | 
| Series | - | PowerShot | 
| sensor features | 
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD | 
| Sensor Size | 23.4x15.6mm | - | 
| Maximum ISO | 12800 ISO | 1600 ISO | 
| Maximum FPS | 29.97 | - | 
| Sensor Technology | APS HD CMOS | - | 
| lens features | 
| Compatible Lens | Sony E-mount lenses | - | 
| Color Filter | Primary RGB Color Filter | - | 
| Dust Reduction | Yes | - | 
| Focal Length | - | 5.0 - 80.0 mm 35 mm Equivalent to 28 - 448 mm | 
| Optical Zoom | - | 16x | 
| Aperture Range | - | F3.5 - F8.0 W, F5.9 - F8.0 T | 
| focus features | 
| Focus Mode | AF-S Single-shot AF / AF-C Continuous AF selectable | - | 
| Focus Range | EV0-20 ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached | - | 
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | 
| Focus Points | Multi 25 points / Center / Flexible spot selectable | - | 
| Metering Modes | Multi / Center / Spot selectable | Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot | 
| White Balancing | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C. temp./Filter 2500- 9900k with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation | - | 
| Other Focus Features | Predictive control, Focus lock, Built-in AF illuminator Distance approx. 0.3-4.0m with E 16 F2.8 lens, approx. 0.5-3.0m with E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | - | 
| exposure features | 
| Exposure Mode | Programmed AE iAUTO, P, Aperture priority A, Shutter-speed priority S, Manual M | - | 
| AE Lock/Exposure Lock | Yes | - | 
| Spot Meter | Yes | - | 
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2.0EV in 1/3EV steps | - | 
| Dynamic Range Adjustment | Yes | - | 
| shutter features | 
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled, vertical traverse, focal-plane type | - | 
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb | 1/3200 sec | 
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes | 
| Continuous Shots | Continuous mode max. 2.3 fps, Speed-priority continuous mode max 7 fps *3 | Yes, 0.8 fps P Mode, 3.2 fps Low Light Mode | 
| flash features | 
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | 
| External Flash | Yes | - | 
| Flash Modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off | 
| Flash Compensation | 2EV in 1/3 EV steps | - | 
| Other Flash Features | External flash supplied, attachable to Smart Accessory Terminal | External Flash EX-series Speedlite | 
| image features | 
| Image Format | JPEG DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.2 format, RAW & JPEG | - | 
| Aspect Ratio | 32, 169 | 169, 32, 43, 11 | 
| Gross Pixel | 14.6 MP | - | 
| Red Eye Reduction | On/Off selectable for Autoflash and fill-flash mode | - | 
| Image Sizing | L 4592 x 3056 14M, M 3344 x 2224 7.4M, S 2288 x 1520 3.5M | 4608 x 3456 L | 
| Still Image Size | 1280 x 720 | 3246 x 2448 Medium 1, 1600 x 1200 Medium 2, 640 x 480 Small | 
| Smile Detection | Selectable from 3 steps | - | 
| Image Stabilizer | - | Yes | 
| Slow Motion | - | Yes | 
| display features | 
| Display Type | TFT LCD | - | 
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch | 
| Display Resolution | 921,600 dots | 230,000 dots | 
| LCD Display | Xtra Fine LCD | - | 
| LCD Display Image Resolution | 921600 dots | 230000 dots | 
| LCD Display Video Resolution | - | 1280 x 720 | 
| connectivity features | 
| HDMI | Yes | - | 
| USB | Yes | - | 
| storage and power features | 
| Card Type | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC memory card | - | 
| Power Supply | Battery charger BC-VW1supplied, AC Adaptor AC-PW20AM*5 | - | 
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | 
| Battery Life | Approx. 330 images CIPA standard | - | 
| Number of Batteries | 1 | - | 
| Batteries Included | - | Yes | 
| audio and video features | 
| Audio Features | MPEG-4 AAC-LC | - | 
| Video Format | MP4 | - | 
| modes and functions features | 
| Shooting Modes | Single-shot, Continuous shooting, Speed-priority continuous shooting, Self-timer | M, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Auto, SCN, Creative Filters, Discreet, Movie | 
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Hand-held Night Shot | - | 
| HD Support | - | Yes | 
| Macro Mode | - | Yes, 1 - 50 cm W |