Sony NEX-3NL/W digital camera

16.1MP Exmor APS-C sensor, E-mount, 7.62 cm (3 ") TFT, 180° tiltable LCD, ISO (200 - 16000), HDMI, USB 2.0

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
NEX-3NL/W
12-12-2013
Every detail of life, beautifully revealed.
Meet your new partner for capturing life's most inspiring moments. The Alpha NEX-3N delivers high-resolution photos and exquisite Full HD movies2, all with excellent edge-to-edge sharpness. This thoughtfully designed, feature-filled interchangeable-lens camera features a large APS-C size sensor, a built-in pop-up flash, 4 fps continuous shooting and much more. The 180° tiltable LCD makes self-portraits foolproof and fun. And with Auto Object Framing, it's easy to produce beautifully balanced, perfectly framed shots of nearly any subject.

Large sensor for gorgeous images.
The NEX-3N features a large 16.1-megapixel Exmor HD APS-C sensor—the same sensor format typically found in full-size DSLR cameras. Combined with premium Sony CMOS technology, the NEX-3N achieves high resolution with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise. You'll achieve lavishly detailed photos that make for lovely enlargements, not to mention Full HD video2 of incredible richness and clarity.

Smooth zoom.
The easily accessible zoom lever on the body of the camera allows for effortless one-handed operation and smooth zooming—even when shooting self-portraits—bringing compact camera convenience to the realm of interchangeable-lens models.

Self-portraits made easy.
Thanks to the NEX-3N's tiltable LCD screen, snapping self-portraits has never been easier. Or more successful. Say goodbye to all those throwaways—since the LCD screen flips up a whole 180°, you can make sure you're perfectly positioned in the frame before pressing the shutter. Include your friends for a group shot, experiment with interesting angles or star in your own video clip2.

Fantastic Full HD video.
Record stunning, high-quality movies at Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution in either 60i or 24p frames per second (records in 29-minute segments). Choose the AVCHD™ codec for exquisite Blu-ray Disc™ picture quality, or record in the PC-friendly MP4 format which lets you compress files for easy upload to sites like Facebook® and YouTube™.

Brighten up.
The NEX-3N offers the convenience of a built-in flash right at your fingertips. Perfect when an extra burst of light is needed to nail the shot, the powerful pop-up flash illuminates the frame so no detail is left in the dark. Combined with high ISO sensitivity, you'll be able to shoot in nearly any setting.

The perfect composition.
Give your photos a professional look with the help of Auto Object Framing. Featuring advancements like exceptional two-person portrait capability along with Face Detection and Tracking Focus technology, Auto Object Framing turns ordinary photos into beautifully balanced compositions by automatically recognizing the scene then cropping accordingly. It's an effortless way to achieve perfectly framed photos every time.

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD, MP4

Technical details

Colour of product 
White
ISO sensitivity 
200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000
Weight 
210g
Flash guide number 
6m
Audio system 
Stereo
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3, MPF
Camera shutter type 
Electronic
Compatible memory cards 
Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDXC
Contrast adjustment
Y
Display 
TFT
Flash exposure compensation
Y
Flash modes 
Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Pre-flash, Slow synchronization
Histogram
Y
Light exposure control
Program AE
Light exposure correction
± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Megapixel 
16.1 MP
PictBridge 
N
Saturation adjustment
Y
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
16.5 MP
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade
Source data-sheet
.

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
USB version 
2.0

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NP-FW50
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
460800 pixels
Field of view
100%
Vari-angle LCD display
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Noise reduction
Y

Lens system

Lens mount interface 
Sony A, Sony E

Camera

Photo effects 
Black&White, Solarisation, Vivid
Brightness adjustment
Y
Anti-dust function
N
Dioptre correction
N
Image quality adjustment
Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness

Focusing

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)
16000
ISO sensitivity (min)
200

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash exposure correction
±2EV (1/3 EV step)
Pre-flash
Y

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
30s

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
480 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
4912 x 3264 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPEG XR, RAW
Still image resolution(s) 
4912 X 3264, 3568 X 2368, 2448 X 1624
Image sensor size (W x H)
23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor format
Advanced Photo System type-C (APS-C)

Weight & dimensions

Width 
10.99 cm
Depth 
3.46 cm
Height 
6.2 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1