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General
Model Sony Alpha NEX-3
Brand Sony
Manufacturer url https://www.sony.com/
Model number NEX-3
Alternate model number(s) Add
Camera format Compact System Camera
Release year 2010 year
Tripod mount +
Length 117 mm
Width 33 mm
Height 63 mm
Weight 511 g
Waterproof -
Waterproof depth Add
Predecessor Add
Successor Sony NEX-3
Image Sensor
Sensor type CMOS
Sensor manufacturer Sony
Effective megapixels 14.2 MP
Sensor format APS-C
Sensor area 369.72 mm²
Sensor width 23.7 mm
Sensor height 15.6 mm
Approximate pixel pitch 5.16 micron
Focal Length Multiplier 1.5 x
Aspect ratio 3:2, 16:9
Color filter type RGBG
Anti aliasing filter Fixed
Self-cleaning +
Sensor shift image stabilization -
On-sensor phase detect -
Dxo sensor score 68
Dxo color depth score 22.1 bit
Dxo dynamic range score 12 evs
Dxo maximum effective iso score 830 iso
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2288 x 1280(2.9 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 3344 x 1872(6.3 mp other)
  • 3344 x 2224(7.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 2576(11.8 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .arw raw
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode 2.7 fps
Video Capture
Can take movies +
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate Add
Image Storage
Movie file format MPEG-4
Composite video out -
Ntsc/pal switchable video Add
Video usable as viewfinder Add
Hd video out +
Hd video connection HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount Sony E
Lens Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 27.00 - 83.00 mm
Focal length (actual) 18.00 - 55.00 mm
Zoom ratio 3 x
Aperture range 0.18 - 0.29 f
Integrated nd filter -
Min focus range 25 cm
Macro focus range Add
Filter thread 49 mm
Thread type Add
Optical image stabilization +
Digital zoom +
Digital zoom values
  • 10 x
Auto Focus
Auto focus +
Auto focus type Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light +
Manual focus +
Viewfinder
Viewfinder LCD
Viewfinder type (Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV)
Focus peaking -
Evf resolution Add
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) Add
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) Add
Display
Eye-level viewfinder -
Rear display +
Rear display size 3 inch
Rear display resolution 921,600 dots
Touchscreen -
Articulating screen +
Tilt swivel screen Add
Selfie screen Add
Max playback zoom 13 x
Top deck display -
Exposure
Maximum iso (native) Add
Minimum iso (native) Add
Iso settings Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode +
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./filter
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range 1/4000 - 30 s
Bulb mode +
Exposure compensation +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes Multi-segment (49 segments), Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure +
Aperture priority +
Shutter priority +
Full manual exposure +
Creative exposure modes Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama
Self timer
  • 2 s
  • 10 s
Time lapse (intervalometer) Add
High resolution composite -
Flash
Built-in flash -
Flash modes
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
Flash guide number (iso 100) 7 m
Flash range description Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100
Max flash sync 1/160 s
Flash exposure compensation +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable)
Built-in wireless flash control Add
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support Add
Other memory Add
Dual card slots -
Raw capture support +
Uncompressed format
  • .arw raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory Add
Included memory type Add
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi -
NFC Add
Bluetooth -
Built-in gps -
Microphone jack -
Headphone jack -
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant +
Dpof compliant +
Remote control -
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting 0.77 s/frame
Max cycle time for raw shooting 0.77 s/frame
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode 17 frames
Camera penalizes early shutter press -
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) 2.7 fps
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) 38 frames
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) 0.44 s
Shutter lag (full af, tele) 0.44 s
Shutter lag (prefocused) 0.12 s
Startup time 1 s
Play -> record time 1 s
Flash cycle time, full power 2.8 s
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) 330 shots
Battery form factor Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) +
Software
Included software
  • pmb (picture motion browser) 4.3.01 image data converter sr 3.1 image data lightbox sr
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; mac os x 10.1.3 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes and features Available in black, silver or red.

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