Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A35

Lets look much closer at the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A35, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-3N was introduced 18 months after the A35 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the NEX-3N grades against the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-3N comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-3N against the A35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and A35 is 89 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-3N and A35.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer NEX-3N is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.