Reasons to choose Alpha NEX-3N
Released in 2013, Alpha NEX-3N has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 269 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Alpha NEX-3N
vs Sony Alpha SLT-A65
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
Alpha NEX-3N367 mm²
Alpha SLT-A65- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Alpha NEX-3N and Alpha SLT-A65 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Alpha NEX-3NMetricAlpha SLT-A65
16.1 MPEffective pixels24.3 MP
23.5 × 15.6Sensor23.5 × 15.6
4.77 µmPixel pitch3.88 µm
22.77 µm²Pixel area15.09 µm²
4.39 MP/cm²Pixel density6.63 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
269 gWeight622 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/XC-HG DuoStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable NP-FM500H battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Alpha NEX-3N and Alpha SLT-A65 have the same sensor area. The Alpha NEX-3N has the lighter body. The Alpha SLT-A65 has the higher effective resolution. The Alpha NEX-3N is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha SLT-A65
Released in 2011, Alpha SLT-A65 has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 24.3 MP effective resolution, and a 622 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.