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Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
54
Imaging
67
Features
62
Overall
65
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Successor is Sony A99
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
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Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Sony A900 versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A900 was released 5 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A900 scores vs the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony NEX-3N

 A900 NEX-3N 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony A900

 NEX-3N A900 
RevealedFebruary 2013October 2008More modern by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony NEX-3N

 A900 NEX-3N 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A900 offers exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A900 versus Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A900 against the NEX-3N.

Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and NEX-3N is 54 and 89 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and NEX-3N.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A900 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A900 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography highlights
72
manual focus
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
66
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sony A900 Street photography info
Sony NEX-3N Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography info
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (480 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
55
weather proof
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
71
good battery pack (480 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
missing Timelapse function
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (480 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony NEX-3N
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2008-10-22 2013-02-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4032 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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
Available lenses 143 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 895 gr (1.97 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.5
DXO Low light rating 1431 1067
Other
Battery life 880 photographs 480 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
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 2 Single
Pricing at release $2,736 $399