Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-3N

In this article, we are analyzing the Sigma DP2x and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2x was brought out 24 months prior to the NEX-3N making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DP2x grades against the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2x and Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2x vs the NEX-3N.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and NEX-3N is 86 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and NEX-3N.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-3N to result in greater detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.