Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A6600
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Released June 2010
- Renewed by Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Launched August 2019
- Replacement is Sony A6700
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A6600 Overview
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A6600 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony A6600
NEX-3 | A6600 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony NEX-3
A6600 | NEX-3 | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | June 2010 | More modern by 112 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony A6600
NEX-3 | A6600 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A6600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A6600 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Alpha a6600 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-06-07 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 297 gr (0.65 lbs) | 503 gr (1.11 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 68 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 830 | 1497 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 810 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $1,198 |