Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A6500

Lets examine more closely at the Sony NEX-3 and Sony A6500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-3 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the A6500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NEX-3 grades vs the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3 & Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-3 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NEX-3 against the A6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3 and A6500 is 89 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3 and A6500.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A6500 to offer you greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.