Sigma SD9 vs Sony NEX-3N

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sigma SD9 vs Sony NEX-3N, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The SD9 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD9 grades against the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD9 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD9 offers exterior dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD9 vs Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SD9 vs the NEX-3N.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD9 and NEX-3N is 54 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD9 and NEX-3N.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony NEX-3N to produce extra detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SD9 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.