Sony NEX-3 vs Sony T99

Following is a extended assessment of the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony T99, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively close but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-3 was introduced very close to the T99 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NEX-3 grades against the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3 has outer measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-3 and the T99.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3 and T99 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3 and T99.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The NEX-3 provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.