Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3
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Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Launched June 2008
- Replacement is Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced June 2010
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-C3
Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A350 was introduced 24 months prior to the NEX-3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A350 matches up vs the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are available at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony NEX-3
A350 | NEX-3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony A350
NEX-3 | A350 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | June 2008 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony NEX-3
A350 | NEX-3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A350 has outside measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check out the Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A350 versus the NEX-3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A350 and NEX-3 is 62 and 89 respectively.
Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A350 and NEX-3.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older A350 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2008-06-06 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 143 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 674 grams (1.49 lbs) | 297 grams (0.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 65 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | 595 | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $0 |