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Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Later Model is Sony A550
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Updated by Sony a5000
Photography Glossary

Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony A100 and Sony NEX-3N, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A100 was released 7 years prior to the NEX-3N and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A100 grades against the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony NEX-3N

 A100 NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony A100

 NEX-3N A100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2006Fresher by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony NEX-3N

 A100 NEX-3N 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A100 provides external measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Sony A100 and Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A100 against the NEX-3N.

Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and NEX-3N is 64 and 89 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-3N to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography details
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
66
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A100
Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
77
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
53
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (480 CIPA)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A100 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography info
45
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery life (480 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (480 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
28
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony NEX-3N
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2006-07-31 2013-02-25
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Number of lenses 143 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 638 grams (1.41 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 74
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 12.5
DXO Low light rating 476 1067
Other
Battery life - 480 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM55H NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,000 $399