Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-3
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Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2010
(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
- Successor is Sony NEX-C3
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In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony A450 and Sony NEX-3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe A450 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the NEX-3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A450 scores versus the NEX-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony NEX-3
| A450 | NEX-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony A450
| NEX-3 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony NEX-3
| A450 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A450 has exterior measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A450 vs the NEX-3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and NEX-3 is 65 and 89 respectively.
Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A450 and NEX-3.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
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Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 143 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 560 grams (1.23 lb) | 297 grams (0.65 lb) |
| Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 66 | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 769 | 830 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1050 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $1,241 | $0 |