Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here is a complete review of the Sony A200 and Sony NEX-3N, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A200 was manufactured 5 years before the NEX-3N and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A200 grades against the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A200 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A200 provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Sony A200 and Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A200 and the NEX-3N.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A200 and NEX-3N is 66 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-3N to show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older A200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.