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Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-C3
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Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony A200 and Sony NEX-3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The A200 was brought out 23 months prior to the NEX-3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the A200 grades vs the NEX-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony NEX-3

 A200 NEX-3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony A200

 NEX-3 A200 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2008Newer by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony NEX-3

 A200 NEX-3 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A200 features physical dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A200 compared to the NEX-3.

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and NEX-3 is 66 and 89 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A200 and NEX-3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-3 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
72
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-3 Sports photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
52
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A200
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3
46
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
59
MP count decent (14MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging advice
9
no video
27
comes with face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony NEX-3
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2008-07-17 2010-06-07
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 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Number of lenses 143 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 572 gr (1.26 pounds) 297 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 68
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 12.0
DXO Low light score 521 830
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $100 $0