Side by side comparison and review of Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm and Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | 16-50mm lens | DT 18-55mm lens |
Height | 6.2 cm | 9.75 cm |
Width | 10.99 cm | 13.21 cm |
Depth | 3.46 cm | 8.07 cm |
Weight | 210 g | 543 g |
Body Material | - | Magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | Black | - |
Digital Zoom | 4x | - |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 3x |
Navigation | - | GPS receiver |
SENSOR | Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 16.1 Megapixel | 24.3 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | Exmor APS HD CMOS |
Total Pixels | 16,500,000 pixels | 24,700,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,100,000 pixels | 24,300,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Features | - | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (Steady Shot) | Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
PROCESSOR | Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm |
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Image Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ |
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LENS | Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM II |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 24 - 75mm | 27 - 82.5mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 25 cm |
Max View Angle | 83 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual (by ring), motorised drive | Manual |
Lens Construction | 8 groups / 9 elements | 7 groups / 8 elements |
Filter Size | 40.5 mm | 55 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Sony E-mount | - |
Features | ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function | ED glass, aspherical lens, Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) |
FOCUSING | Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 25 | 15 |
Auto Focus Features | - | Predictive Focus Control |
AE/AF Control | Subject-tracking AF | Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Smile Shutter | Face Recognition, Smile Capture, Smile Shutter |
VIEWFINDER | Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm |
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Viewfinder Type | - | Electronic - OLED |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | - | Colour |
Viewfinder Diagonal Size | - | 0.5" |
Viewfinder Resolution | - | 2,359,296 pixels |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | - | 1.09x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | - | -4 to +3 |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm |
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ISO (Max) | 16000 | 16000 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 200-16000 | ISO auto (100-1600), ISO 100 - 16000 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1200 | 1200 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | - | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View |
Special Effects | Black & White, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key | Black & White, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps | 3 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | - | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/160 sec |
Exposure Range | - | EV -2-17 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Display Format | 460,800 pixels | 921,600 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Rotating |
Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control | Contrast control, display brightness control |
FLASH | Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 6 | 10 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | - | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Surround Sound | - | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
MEMORY | Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm |
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Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo |
Image Storage | JPEG 4912 x 2760 JPEG 3568 x 2000 JPEG 2448 x 1376 |
6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832 3008 x 2000 |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 3Mbps |
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 3Mbps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm |
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Battery Type | Sony NP-FW50 Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion |
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Details | 1 x Sony NP-FW50 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Sony NP-FM500H Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 480 shots | Photo shooting - 510 shots (EVF on) Photo shooting - 560 shots (LCD Monitor on) |
CONNECTIONS | Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm |
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Interface | HDMI | HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching |
Flash Terminal | - | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output |
HDMI output USB 2.0 Remote control |
FEATURES | Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2.5 frames per second | 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 10 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, USB charging, 25p Cinema Mode, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Superior Auto mode, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, BRAVIA Sync function, Auto Object Framing | RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, LCD live view mode, shadow point display, highlight point display, Quick AF Live View, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, built-in help guide, 25p Cinema Mode, automatic display brightness adjustment, peripheral illumination correction, 3D Sweep Panorama technology, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Shade Correction, NR Slow Shutter, High ISO NR, Quick AF Full HD movie recording, Smart Teleconverter, AUTO+ (Advanced AUTO) mode, BRAVIA Sync function, PhotoTV HD, Translucent Mirror technology |
OTHERS | Sony Alpha NEX 3NL + 16-50mm | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm |
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Included Accessories | - | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities | Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |