Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony A330 and Sony NEX-3N, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A330 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A330 scores versus the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A330 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A330 has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A330 against the NEX-3N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A330 and NEX-3N is 67 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony NEX-3N to provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.