The black Alpha NEX-3N Mirrorless Digital Camera from Sony has an Exmor APS-C CMOS image sensor with a resolution of 16.1MP and a BIONZ image processor. It accepts Sony E-Mount lenses, including the supplied Power Zoom (PZ) lens, which has an effective focal length of 16-50mm (35mm equivalent: 24-75mm), a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, and both ED and aspherical elements. The lens is retractable and compact, measuring just 3/16" at its shortest length.
The camera also features a large 3.0" LCD screen that has a resolution of 460,800 dots and tilts 180° up. Capture Full HD 1080i video at 60 fps and 1080p video at 24 fps. The NEX-3N is effective in challenging lighting conditions without using the built-in flash, thanks to a wide ISO range of 200-16000 and advanced noise reduction. The camera has an Intelligent AF system and manual focus capability. Auto Object Framing fills the frame with your subject by automatically recognizing the scene and cropping accordingly. Using the Photo Creativity feature, you'll enjoy easy access to Picture Effect settings and controls for Background Defocus, Brightness, Color and Vividness.
Imaging | |
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Lens Mount | Sony E-Mount |
Camera Format | APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor) |
Pixels | Actual: 16.5 Megapixel Effective: 16.1 Megapixel |
Max Resolution | 16 MP: 4912 x 3264 |
Sensor Type / Size | CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, MPO, RAW Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MPEG-4 AVCHD Audio: AAC |
Dust Reduction System | Yes |
Memory Card Type | Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo SD SDHC SDXC |
AV Recording | |
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Video Recording | Yes, NTSC |
Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
Video Clip Length | Up to 29 Min |
Audio Recording | With Video (Stereo) |
Focus Control | |
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Focus Type | Auto & Manual |
Focus Mode | Continuous-servo AF (C), Focus Lock AF Area Mode, Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points | 25 |
Viewfinder/Display | |
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Viewfinder Type | LCD Display |
Display Screen | 3" Rear Screen Tilting LCD (460,800) |
Screen Coverage | 100% |
Exposure Control | |
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ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 200-16000 |
Shutter | Type: Electronic Speed: 30 - 1/4000 in Bulb Mode |
Metering Method | Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering, Spot metering |
Exposure Modes | Modes: AE Lock, Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV Steps) |
White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Kelvin, Shade |
Buffer/Continuous Shooting | Up to 4 fps for up to 9 Frames |
Flash | |
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Flash Modes | Auto Fill-in Off Rear Curtain/Slow Sync Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync TTL Auto |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Guide No. | 19.69' (6 m) ISO200 13.12' (4 m) ISO100 |
Flash Compensation | -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
Performance | |
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Self Timer | 10 seconds, 2 seconds Number of Shots: 3-5 |
Connectivity | DC Input HDMI D (Micro) Micro-USB USB 2.0 |
Software System Requirements | Windows: XP (SP3), Vista (SP2), 7 Mac: OS X 10.5 or later |
Power | |
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Battery | 1 x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1020 mAh |
AC Power Adapter | AC-UB10 (Included) |
Physical | |
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Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.4 x 2.5 x 1.4" / 11.2 x 6.4 x 3.6 cm excluding protrusions |
Weight | 7.4 oz / 209.8 g camera only |
Kit Lens | |
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Focal Length | 16 - 50mm Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 24 - 75 mm |
Aperture | Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 - 36 |
Angle of View | 83° - 32° |
Minimum Focus Distance | 9.8" (24.89 cm) |
Magnification | 0.215x |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:5 |
Elements/Groups | 9 / 8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Autofocus | Yes |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Filter Thread | Front: 40.5 mm |