Sigma DP2 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Revealed September 2009
- Replacement is Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Renewed by Sony a5000
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Below is a complete review of the Sigma DP2 vs Sony NEX-3N, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe DP2 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NEX-3N and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the DP2 grades against the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony NEX-3N
| DP2 | NEX-3N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sigma DP2
| NEX-3N | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2013 |  | September 2009 | More recent by 41 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony NEX-3N
| DP2 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Sigma DP2 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 has got external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2 compared to the NEX-3N.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and NEX-3N is 86 and 89 respectively.
Sigma DP2 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and NEX-3N.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony NEX-3N to give greater detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Sigma DP2 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
| Model type | Sigma DP2 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-09-21 | 2013-02-25 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 5MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.30 m | - |
| Flash options | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 280 gr (0.62 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1067 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 480 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $649 | $399 |