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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A37

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Refreshed by Sony a5000
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A35
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A37 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony A37, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3N (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-3N was revealed 10 months after the A37 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NEX-3N grades versus the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Sony A37

 NEX-3N A37 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013May 2012More modern by 10 months
Display dimension3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony NEX-3N

 A37 NEX-3N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-3N and Sony A37

 NEX-3N A37 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3N provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-3N versus Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-3N compared to the A37.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A37 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3N and A37 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-3N and A37.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer NEX-3N provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography information
Sony A37 Portrait photography information
66
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
Street photography with Sony A37
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Sports photography features
Sony A37 Sports photography features
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (480 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 fps)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-3N Travel photography features
Sony A37 Travel photography features
71
better than average battery life (480 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
Landscape photography with Sony A37
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (480 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.6 inches)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
Vlogging with Sony A37
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-3N and Sony A37
 Sony Alpha NEX-3NSony SLT-A37
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-3N Sony SLT-A37
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-02-25 2012-05-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 16000 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.6 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 506g (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 75
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.9
DXO Low light score 1067 799
Other
Battery life 480 photographs 500 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
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 $399 $522