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Sony Alpha NEX-3N
  • Type

    Mirrorless

  • Effective pixels

    16.1 MP

  • Size

    APS-C

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  • Right side
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Key points

Display size

3 in

Minimum shutter speed

30 s

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

1.5 x

White balance presets

7

ISO max

16000

Battery Life (CIPA)

480

Flip-out screen

Yes

Interchangeable lens

Yes

Weak points

Integrated lens

No

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Expert reviews

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DigitalVersus

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PCMAG

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TechRadar

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Digit.in

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Photography Blog

The NEX-3N is the new entry-level model in Sony's range of compact system cameras. It's also currently the world's smallest, lightest interchangeable...

Expert Reviews

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Imaging Resource

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Technical specifications

General
Type Mirrorless
Available Yes
Release date (US) March 2013
Street price (US) 500 $
Released (FR) March 2013
Street price (EUR) 499 €
Colors
White
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 16.1 MP
Type CMOS
Size APS-C
Area 23.5x15.6 mm
Processor EXR
Optics
Integrated lens No
Interchangeable lens Yes
Lens mount Minolta A
Sony Alpha
Sony E
Focal length multiplier 1.5 x
Minimum shutter speed 30 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 460800 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen Yes
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 1080 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA) 480
Size and weight
62 in
34.6 in
109.9 in
210 oz
Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Height 62 in
Width 109.9 in
Deep 34.6 in
Weight 210 oz
Image
Max resolution 4912x3264 pixels
ISO min 200
ISO max 16000
White balance presets 7
Custom white balance Yes
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
On
Off
Slow Sync
Range 4 m
External flash Yes
Video
Format AVCHD
H.264
MPEG4
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 50 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
Memory card support Yes
Type Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control No
Audio No
NFC No



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