Sony A3000 vs Sony NEX-3N

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony A3000 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A3000 (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A3000 was launched 7 months later than the NEX-3N so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3000 scores versus the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A3000 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are available at Sony A3000 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A3000 comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A3000 versus the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 and NEX-3N is 69 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A3000 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern A3000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.