Sony NEX-3 Interchangeable lens digital camera

14.2MP (4592x3056), CMOS, ISO 200 - 12800, TTL, 16mm F2.8, SD, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") LCD, USB 2.0, mini HDMI, NP-FW50, 239g, Silver

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
NEX-3AR
15-06-2010
Exquisite pictures with a sense of style
Capture stunning images with DSLR-like picture quality, plus the convenience of interchangeable lenses – all without the size and weight of a DSLR. Compact, beautifully styled and brilliantly easy to use, with amazing features like 3D Sweep Panorama and HD video shooting.

Extraordinary picture quality
It's all in the sensor. The extra-large Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor guarantees phenomenal imaging performance - just like a DSLR camera, but without the size and weight. You'll really see the difference with richly detailed, low-noise pictures, even in low light.

Amazing HD movies
Capture smoothly detailed HD videos with quick autofocus to track the action - even while you're zooming. Beautiful background defocus effects add an extra dimension to creative movie shooting.

Small enough to take everywhere
Enjoy DSLR picture quality and super-quick shooting responses in a light, ultra-compact camera. The sensationally styled body fits easily into a coat pocket or bag for day trips, weekends away or holidays.

Pick the perfect lens
Why compromise your artistic vision? Select from a choice of compact, beautifully styled E-mount lenses - from ultra-slim wide angle to powerful telephoto zoom. Or add an optional mount adaptor and enjoy the limitless possibilities of your A-mount lens collection.

Beautifully easy to use
Don't be intimidated by complicated buttons and menus. The camera is simplicity itself to operate, with an intuitive on-screen interface, control dial and soft keys. It's brilliantly easy to make one-handed adjustments of camera settings.

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Material 
Plastic
Colour of product 
Silver
ISO sensitivity 
200, 400, 800, 3200, 6400, 12800, Auto
Weight 
229g
Flash guide number 
1m
Aperture range (F-F) 
2.8 - 22
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face tracking, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Camera shutter speed 
1/4000 - 30, 1/160s
Camera shutter type 
Electronic
Compatible memory cards 
MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Focus
TTL
Light exposure control
Program AE
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
14.2 MP
Memory slots 
1
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, NOR, POL, POR, RUS, SWE, TUR
Scene modes 
Close-up (macro), Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Twilight
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Video capability 
Y
Total megapixels 
14.6 MP
White balance 
Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Shade

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
Y

Power

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

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
921600 pixels
Field of view
100%
Vari-angle LCD display
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Voice recording
Y
Audio formats supported 
AAC

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
5/5
Focus adjustment
Auto
Image stabilizer 
Y
Number of aspheric elements
1

Camera

Camera type 
MILC
Photo effects 
Black&White
Camera playback
Movie, Single image
Playback zoom (max)
34x
3D compatibility 
Y
Date imprinting
Y
Calendar
Y

Focusing

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y
Normal focusing range
0.3 - ∞

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash recharging time
4s

System requirements

Mac compatibility 
Y
Windows operating systems supported 
Y
Mac operating systems supported 
Y

Operational conditions

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

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
330 shots
Battery capacity 
1080 mAh

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Cables included
AC, USB
Hand strap
Y
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y
Battery charger included
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
4592 x 3056 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
2272 x 1520, 3344 x 2224
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 16:9
Image sensor size (W x H)
23.4 x 15.6 mm

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
4.9 cm
Width 
11.72 cm
Depth 
3.34 cm
Height 
6.26 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1