Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A65
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A65 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
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Launched November 2011
- Updated by Sony A68
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A65 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony NEX-3 and Sony A65, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NEX-3 was revealed 17 months prior to the A65 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NEX-3 scores vs the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A65 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3 & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony A65
NEX-3 | A65 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony NEX-3
A65 | NEX-3 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 17 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony A65
NEX-3 | A65 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3 comes with outside 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 A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-3 and Sony A65 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-3 versus the A65.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3 and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3 and A65.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony A65 to show greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2010-06-07 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 121 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 297 gr (0.65 pounds) | 622 gr (1.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 68 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 830 | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 560 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $700 |