Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A6600

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A6600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-3 was launched 10 years earlier than the A6600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NEX-3 scores vs the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-3 and the A6600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3 and A6600 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3 and A6600.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A6600 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.