Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A6000

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A6000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-3 was brought out 4 years before the A6000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NEX-3 grades vs the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3 has external dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-3 compared to the A6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3 and A6000 is 89 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3 and A6000.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A6000 to deliver extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.