Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A33

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony A33, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NEX-3N was unveiled 2 years after the A33 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NEX-3N grades versus the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3N and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3N provides outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-3N versus the A33.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3N and A33 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3N and A33.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony NEX-3N to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher NEX-3N should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.