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Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
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
  • Released February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Successor is Sony a5000
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Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony NEX-3N

 A330 NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony A330

 NEX-3N A330 
ReleasedFebruary 2013May 2009More modern by 45 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony NEX-3N

 A330 NEX-3N 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

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.

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

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

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography features
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
66
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
terrible battery power (230 shots)
53
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (480 shots)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
44
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery power (480 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (480 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Sony A330 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony NEX-3N
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-05-18 2013-02-25
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Number of lenses 143 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 529 gr (1.17 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 74
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.5
DXO Low light rating 535 1067
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 480 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $545 $399