Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D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
(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
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony NEX-3N
A100 | NEX-3N |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony A100
NEX-3N | A100 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | July 2006 | Fresher by 80 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony NEX-3N
A100 | NEX-3N | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |