Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-3N

Let's look more closely at the Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-3N, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SD10 was released 10 years prior to the NEX-3N and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD10 scores versus the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD10 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD10 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 has outside dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD10 and the NEX-3N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD10 and NEX-3N is 54 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and NEX-3N.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-3N to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SD10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.