Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.