Sony A3000 vs Sony NEX-3

Below, we are analyzing the Sony A3000 versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A3000 (20MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A3000 was announced 3 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A3000 grades vs the NEX-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A3000 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A3000 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A3000 has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3000 versus the NEX-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 and NEX-3 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 and NEX-3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A3000 to offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger A3000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.