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Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50
Sigma SD1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Successor is Sigma SD1 Merrill
Sony NEX-3N
(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
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Refreshed by Sony a5000
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-3N, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SD1 was announced 3 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD1 matches up against the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sony NEX-3N

 SD1 NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sigma SD1

 NEX-3N SD1 
IntroducedFebruary 2013September 2010More modern by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma SD1 and Sony NEX-3N

 SD1 NEX-3N 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 has external dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has sizing 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 account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1 vs the NEX-3N.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 and NEX-3N is 77 and 89 respectively.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony NEX-3N to offer extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
66
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD1 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography info
56
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
54
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (480 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography info
65
environment proof
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
good battery life (480 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD1
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
no Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (480 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
28
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 and Sony NEX-3N
 Sigma SD1Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD1 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-21 2013-02-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4800 x 3200 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO - 16000
Lowest native ISO - 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 25
Cross type focus points 2 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony E
Total lenses 76 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 - 269g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $2,339 $399