Sony A9 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony A9 versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and NEX-3N (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The A9 was launched 4 years later than the NEX-3N and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A9 grades versus the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 has got exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A9 and the NEX-3N.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and NEX-3N is 65 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 and NEX-3N.

Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A9 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony A9 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher A9 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.