Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A65

Below is a complete analysis of the Sony NEX-3N vs Sony A65, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-3N (16MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-3N was introduced 16 months later than the A65 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NEX-3N matches up versus the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-3N & Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3N Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3N provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-3N and the A65.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-3N and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3N and A65.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A65 to result in more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher NEX-3N should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.