Alpha NEX-3N with 16-50mm Lens

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NEX-3NL/B

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Model Features: 16.1MP Exmor® APS-C sensor, motor zoom lever, 180° tiltable LCD, AVCHD™ 1080/60i/24p HD movies, built-in flash, up to ISO 16000 sensitivity, advanced noise reduction, Intelligent AF, up to 4 fps, 16-50mm retractable zoom lens

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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.

"By far the most impressive entry-level Sony ILC (interchangeable lens camera) we've seen... It's a fantastically capable camera, and it looks great too."

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.

See the tiltable LCD in action

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.

Take a closer look at the flash

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.

Watch the Auto Object Framing demo

Capture gorgeous, DSLR-quality photos with a camera that easily fits in your jacket pocket or purse. Though small in size, the Sony Alpha NEX-3N interchangeable lens camera features a large 16.1-megapixel APS-C size sensor—the same sensor format typically found in full-size DSLR cameras—for deliciously detailed images that pop with impressive clarity and richness. Combined with Sony Exmor CMOS technology, the NEX-3N achieves high resolution and stellar low-light performance with reduced noise. With a tiltable LCD screen that flips up 180°, you'll have a blast capturing perfectly framed self-portraits. Or record beautiful Full HD video—choose from the premium AVCHD format, or shoot in the MP4 codec for easy upload to sites like YouTube™ and Facebook®². Includes a SELP1650 retractable zoom lens that collapses to just 1 3/16" (30.2mm), making it a perfect companion to the compact NEX-3N camera.

16.1 MP Exmor® HD APS sensor

You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Thanks to the large 16.1 megapixel APS-C sensor size and Sony Exmor® APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high resolution with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise.

Full HD 1080/60i/24p or 1080/30p MP4 movies⁴

Record stunning high quality Full HD video⁴ in either 60i or 24p frames per second. Records in your choice of 60i/24p Blu-Ray quality AVCHD™ format⁵, or in PC-friendly 1080/30p MP4 format.

Auto Object Framing fills the frame with your subject

Give your photos a professional look with Auto Object Framing. Featuring advancements like exceptional two-person portrait capability along with Face Detection and Tracking Focus, Auto Object Framing not only turns ordinary photos into stunning compositions but does so automatically recognizing the scene then cropping accordingly.

Picture Effect modes

The NEX-3N includes 15 effects that can be applied to photos or movies, giving you the means to vastly expand your artistic repertoire. The ability to view effects in real-time on the LCD screen⁶ before the shot lets you experiment with different looks until you are satisfied with the result.

Anti-Motion Blur mode

Corrects for subject movement to capture amazingly clean and sharp images in low light. The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six creates a single image that minimizes subject blur.

Creative Style

Tailor the look of photos and movies before shooting. Choose from one of six settings — Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset or Black & White — depending on the scene or your creative intent.

PlayMemories Home supplied software⁵

Free, easy-to-use PlayMemories Home image management software automatically installs onto Windows PC’s for Sony Digital Camera users. Download photos and movies onto your computer then view, organize, edit, retouch, print, burn to disk, share or upload to social networking websites.⁵

Beautifully composed self-portraits made easy

The NEX-3N’s tiltable LCD screen flips up 180° to make shooting self-portraits a snap. Include other people, experiment with interesting angles or shoot against famous landmarks. When you press the shutter, the camera does all the work.

Up to ISO 16000 sensitivity with advanced noise reduction

With a new Exmor™ sensor that features the same adaptive noise reduction technology from Sony’s flagship SLT-A99V, the NEX-3N easily offers a wide range of sensitivity from ISO 100 to ISO 16000.

Compact, easy-to-carry PZ 16-50mm kit lens

Measuring just 3/16” (29.9mm) when fully retracted, this SELP-1650 retractable zoom lens is super compact and easy to carry so you never miss the moment. It covers a 16mm to 50mm range (35mm equivalent = 24-75mm) for flexible shooting, and is equipped with one ED (extra-low dispersion) and four Aspherical elements, resulting in a high performance lens that is surprisingly compact.

Superior Auto mode

Use Superior Auto mode to shoot photos and movies with the ease of a compact digital camera. In this mode, the camera recognizes the current shooting environment then adjusts settings for optimal results. Superior Auto also includes Auto HDR and Hand-held Twilight modes, both of which employ image compositing technology to handle difficult lighting by recording multiple images at high speed then compositing them to produce the final photo.

Face Detection/Smile Shutter

Set NEX-3N to recognize faces and smiles. Face Detection locates up to eight faces in a composition then adjusts exposure, white balance and other settings based on these faces. Smile Shutter — adjustable in three levels — automatically takes a shot when smiles in the scene are at their brightest.

Up to 480 Shots⁶ of battery life

Take up to 480 shots on a single charge⁶ with Sony® lithium ion Stamina™ battery power. Sony's InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables you to see the percent of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in confidence.

New SELP1650 power zoom lens with motor zoom lever and body control

A new 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.

Built-in flash built into compact body

Perfect when an extra burst of light is needed to get the shot, the built-in Guide Number 6 flash¹ combines with high ISO sensitivity to enable shooting in just about any setting.

Newly designed anti-slip grip

Perfect for self-portraits or casual snaps, the natural form ensures quick, comfortable handling and makes the camera easy to carry around. In addition, the textured grip prevents slipping even when shooting one-handed or when using exceptionally large lenses.

Photo Creativity feature

NEX-3N provides easy access to most Picture Effect settings as well as controls for Background Defocus, Brightness, Color and Vividness. Just activate Photo Creativity, choose the appropriate item then adjust while viewing in real-time on the LCD screen. The ability to combine settings offers nearly unlimited creative control, and lets you compensate for tricky lighting.

Hand-held Twilight Mode

Get cleaner and sharper nighttime pictures—beyond the capability of traditional cameras—without using flash or a tripod. The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six creates a single image of extraordinary detail and low noise.

Speed Priority Continuous mode

Freeze fast-moving subjects by shooting at up to 4 fps. This is the ideal solution for photographing sports, children at play or other action.

Supplied accessories

The kit includes a NP-FW50 Lithium ion rechargeable battery, AC-UB10 USB AC charger (in-camera battery charging), Mini-B USB cable, and shoulder strap.

Product Specifications

Convenience Features

Self Timer : Yes,10/2 second delay selectable
Red-Eye Reduction : Yes, On/ Off selectable
Media/Battery Indicator : Yes
View & Index : Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning, 4/9-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 13.6x, M: 9.9x, S: 6.8x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (still), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect

Flash

Flash Bracketing : �2.0 EV
Flash Compensation : �2.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 EV steps)
Flash Coverage : 16 mm (focal length printed on lens body)
Flash Metering System : Pre-flash TTL
Flash Modes : Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Flash Type : Built-in, Pop-up Auto
Guide Number : 6 (in meters at ISO200) 4 (in meters at ISO100)
Recycling Time : Approx. 3 sec.

Interface

BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes, via HDMI® with compatible BRAVIA HDTV (link menu)
DC IN : Yes via optional AC-PW20AM (sold separately)
HD Output : HDMI® (Type C mini)
Memory Card Slot : Dual compatibility slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
PhotoTV HD : Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI® cable
Tripod Mount : Yes
USB Port(s) : USB 2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, MTP)

Recording

Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™ media; SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
Color Space : sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color
Still Image Mode : JPEG (Standard, Fine, Extra Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Still Image Max Effective Resolution : Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™ media; SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
Still Image Size 16:9 : L (14 MP) 4912 x 2760, M (7.1 MP) 3568 x 2000, S (3.4 MP) 2448 x 1376
Still Image Size 3:2 : L (16 MP) 4912 x 3264, M (8.4 MP) 3568 x 2368, S (4 MP) 2448 x 1624
Panorama Still Image Size : Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M) Horizontal Std.: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M) Vertical Wide: 2,160 x 5,536 (12M) Vertical Std.: 2,160 x 3,872 (8.4M)
Video Format : AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
Video Mode : AVCHD: FX - 1920 x 1080/60i@24Mbps FH - 1920 x 1080/60i@17Mbps FX - 1920 x 1080/24p@24Mbps FH - 1920 x 1080/24p@17Mbps MP4: HD - 1440 x 1080/ 30p@12Mbps VGA - 640 x 480/ 30p@3Mbps
Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
Audio Format : Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Stereo Microphone
Still Image File Format : JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3format), 3D MPO (MPF Extended compliant)

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 4-3/8 � 2-2-1/2 � 1-3/8 in (109.9 x 62 x 34.6 mm) (W/H/D) excluding protrusions
Weight (Approx.) : With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo Approx. 9.5 oz. (269 g)
Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : Approx. 7.4 oz. (210 g)

Advanced Features

Face Detection : On, Off, Face Registration, Face Selection; maximum eight faces detected
Smile Shutter™ technology : Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps)
Image Stabilization : Lens-based (where applicable)
Auto High Dynamic Range : Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)
Priority Setting (for Face Detection) : Yes (eight faces max)
Sweep Panorama : Horizontal (Wide/Standard), Vertical (Wide/Standard)

Drive System

Burst Buffer : JPEG Standard (9 shots) JPEG Fine (9 shots) RAW (5 shots) RAW+JPEG (4 shots)
Continuous Shooting Speed : Continuous mode: 2.5 fps, Speed Priority Continuous mode: 4 fps
Drive Mode : Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority Continuous, Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures), Bracketing
Self-timer : 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay
Shutter Speeds : 1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulb
Shutter Type : Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter

Focus Control

Focus System : Contrast-detect AF
Focus Points : 25 points
AF Modes : Single-shot AF(AF-S), Continuous AF(AF-C), Auto Focus, Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus
Focus Area : Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible Spot
Focus Sensitivity : EV 0 to 20 EV (at ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached)
Focus Features : Predictive control (AF-A, AF-C), Focus Lock
AF Illuminator : Built-in LED, Range: approx. 3' 4” - 9' 9” (0.3m-3.0m)

LCD Display

LCD Type : 3.0” TFT LCD (460,800 dots)
Angle Adjustment : Tilt angle: Up: 180 degrees; Down: Approx. 13 degrees
Brightness Control : Auto, Manual (5 steps between -2 to +2)
Coverage : 100%
Live View : Continuous Live View
Real-time image adjustment display : Yes(On/Off)
Histogram : Yes (On/Off)
Peaking : Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Grid Display : Yes (Rule of Thirds, Square Grid, Diagonal + Square Grid, Off)
Customization : Grid, Histogram display, Grid Line, Magnified display for playback

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor

Camera

Lens Compatibility : Sony E-mount, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta Maxxum A-mount lenses confirmed via optional LA-EA1/LA-EA2 adaptor
Lens Mount : Sony E-mount
Camera Type : Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR camera

Exposure System

Picture Effect(s) : 11 modes (15 effects): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature
Auto Exposure Lock : Yes (AE Lock button). Can be disabled from menu
Color Temperature : 2500 – 9900K with 15-step each Magenta/Green compensation (G7 to M7), Amber/Blue (A7 to B7), Custom
Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Portrait , Landscape, Sunset, Black & White (Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3 to +3steps)
D-Range Optimizer : Yes: (Auto, Level, Off)
Exposure Bracketing : 3 continuous or single shots in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps
Exposure Compensation : Still images: +/-3.0 EV(1/3EV steps selectable) Movies: +/-2.0 EV(1/3EV steps selectable)
Exposure Settings : iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection
ISO : Stills: ISO 100-16000 selectable in 1 EV steps, Auto (100-3200) Movies: ISO 100-3200 selectable in 1 EV steps, Auto (200-3200)
Metering : Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Modes : Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Sensitivity : EV 0 to 20 EV (at ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached)
Noise Reduction : Long Exposure NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (High/Normal/Low)
Scene Mode(s) : Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
White Balance Mode : Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color temperature range 2500 to 9900K, Custom

Imaging Sensor

Imaging Sensor : Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
Processor : BIONZ™ image processor
Pixel Gross : 16.5M pixels (approx.)
Effective Picture Resolution : 16.1M pixels (approx.)
Focal Length Conversion Factor : 1.5x
Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

Power

Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® NP-FW50 (7.2V)
Battery Capacity : 1020 mAh
Number of Still Images : Approx. 480 images with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)

Software

Supplied Software : Supplied Software: PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter Version 4
Operating System Compatibility : Operating System Compatibility: Windows® XP SP3 (64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported, Windows Image Mastering API(IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs.) Windows Vista® SP2 (Starter Edition is not supported) Windows® 7 SP1; Windows® 8; Mac OS X(v10.5 -v10.8) (Image Data Converter, PlayMemories Home is not Mac compatible)

In the Box

Rechargeable battery (NP-FW50)
Body cap

SELP1650 lens
AC adaptor (AC-UB10)
Micro USB cable

Lens cap
Shoulder strap

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NEX-3NL/B 5 5 1 1

A large sensor tiny camera that ticks all t' boxes Sony NEX series cameras have always attracted my attention due to their tiny dimensions, 1.5x crop factor large sensor, high capacity battery and very good image characteristics. However, I've never gotten one since they were not ticking all the boxes for me. For example the earlier kit zoom lens of NEX was both very large and not stellar in image quality, so I wanted a better and smaller one. I also wanted a good video recording capability with a power zoom option, which I use very often. I needed peaking support for manual lens use. And as a final point, since this camera will replace my compact digicam and will be shared with my family, a simple built in flash and a zoom rocker control next to the shutter release was an important need from usability perspective. NEX-3N delivers all these points with style, and for only $450, such a good deal! It comes with a wonderfully tiny power zoom lens which has a very useful 16-50mm (24-75mm eqv) range. It is a no-frills camera but has all the necessary features and the most important thing, its image quality rocks! Not only that, but also wonderfully clean and clear full HD movies, during which you can zoom with the compact camera style zoom rocker. I have sold all my other compacts and my large DSLR. This Sony replaces them all. Wonderful camera. April 30, 2013

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1. In meters, IS0 100

2. Records in 29 minute segments

3. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.

4. Files compatible with iMovie® '09 or later on Mac. Software not compatible with Mac OS® X.

5. Among interchangeable-lens cameras with an APS-C sensor and built-in flash as of February 2013.

6. The following modes are not displayed in real-time and cannot be applied to movies: HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Soft Focus and Miniature.

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