sony NEX-3 Specifications

Announced: May 11, 2010

Price
MSRP$599
Body type
Body typeRangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Max resolution4592 x 3056
Other resolutions
  • 4592 x 2576
  • 3344 x 2224
  • 3344 x 1872
  • 2288 x 1520
  • 2288 x 1280
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Effective pixels14 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors15 megapixels
Sensor sizeAPS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor typeCMOS
ProcessorBionz
Image
ISO
  • Auto
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
White balance presets6
Custom white balanceYes(2500-9900k )
Image stabilizationNo
Uncompressed formatRAW
JPEG quality levels
  • Fine
  • Standard
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Multi-area
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Live View
Digital zoomNo
Manual focusYes
Number of focus points25
Lens mountSony E
Focal length multiplier1.5×
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCDTilting
Screen size3″
Screen dots920,000
Touch screenNo
Screen typeTFT Xtra Fine LCD
Live viewYes
Viewfinder typeNone
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30sec
Maximum shutter speed1/4000sec
Aperture priorityYes
Shutter priorityYes
Manual exposure modeYes
Subject / scene modesYes
Built-in flashNo
Flash range12.00m
External flashYes(Accessory Port)
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • On
  • Off
  • Red-Eye
  • Slow Sync
  • Rear Curtain
  • Fill-in
Continuous drive7.0fps
Self-timerYes(2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
WB BracketingNo
Videography features
Resolutions
  • 1280 x 720 (30 fps)
  • 640 x 480 (30 fps)
FormatMPEG-4
MicrophoneStereo
Storage
Storage types
  • SD/ SDHC/SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage includedNone
Connectivity
USBUSB 2.0(480 Mbit/sec)
HDMIYes(Mini Type C)
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
Physical
Environmentally sealedNo
BatteryBattery Pack
Battery descriptionLithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)297g(0.65lb/ 10.48oz)
Dimensions117 x 62 x 33mm(4.61 x 2.44 x 1.3″)
Other features
Orientation sensorYes
Timelapse recordingNo
GPSNone
sony nex3

sony NEX-3

Shutter count check supported. You can press the button below to check the shutter count.