Canon 7D vs Sony NEX-3N

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 7D and Sony NEX-3N, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 7D was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NEX-3N and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 7D matches up vs the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 7D and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon 7D comes with outer dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 7D versus the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and NEX-3N is 56 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D and NEX-3N.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon 7D to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 7D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.