Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-3N

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony A390 versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A390 was introduced 3 years before the NEX-3N and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A390 matches up vs the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are available at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A390 has external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Sony A390 versus Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A390 and the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A390 and NEX-3N is 66 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A390 and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony NEX-3N to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older A390 will be behind in sensor tech.