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Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Sony A350
(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
  • Successor is Sony A380
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
  • New Model is Sony a5000
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Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Sony A350 versus Sony NEX-3N, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A350 was released 5 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the A350 matches up versus the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony NEX-3N

 A350 NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony A350

 NEX-3N A350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013June 2008More modern by 57 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony NEX-3N

 A350 NEX-3N 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A350 has physical measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Sony A350 versus Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A350 against the NEX-3N.

Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and NEX-3N is 62 and 89 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A350 and NEX-3N.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-3N to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A350
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
66
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography features
Sony NEX-3N Street photography features
66
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
more heavy than others (674 grams)
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (480 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography features
51
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (674 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
great battery power (480 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A350
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have Timelapse function
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (480 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging features
9
no video
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony NEX-3N
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2008-06-06 2013-02-25
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Available lenses 143 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
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/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 674 grams (1.49 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 595 1067
Other
Battery life - 480 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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 1 1
Price at launch $600 $399