Sony Alpha NEX-3N Overview
First introduced in February, 2013,
Sony Alpha NEX-3N is a 16 MP
Mirrorless with a APS-C
(23.5 x 15.6 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Sony
replaced the older Sony NEX-F3
with Alpha NEX-3N. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony NEX-3N with Sony NEX-F3
Sony
replaced Alpha NEX-3N with
Sony a5000.
Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony NEX-3N with Sony a5000
Sony NEX-3N comes with a 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.21 mm (1.1").
- Full Frame
- Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Sensor resolution of Sony NEX-3N ~ 4915 x 3255 pixels.
Sony NEX-3N has Crop Factor: 1.53
The sensor has a surface area of 366.6 mm².
There are approximate 15,998,325 photosites (pixels) on this area.
Sony NEX-3N Series History |
|
Model |
Year |
$ |
Sensor |
ISO |
Weight |
Dimensions |
|
Sony NEX-5T
|
2013
|
|
16MP
|
100 - 25600
|
276g
|
111 x 59 x 39mm
|
|
Sony NEX-6
|
2013
|
|
16MP
|
100 - 25600
|
345g
|
120 x 67 x 43mm
|
|
Sony NEX-3N
|
2013
|
|
16MP
|
200 - 16000
|
269g
|
110 x 62 x 35mm
|
|
Sony NEX-5R
|
2012
|
|
16MP
|
100 - 25600
|
276g
|
111 x 59 x 39mm
|
|
Sony NEX-F3
|
2012
|
|
16MP
|
200 - 16000
|
314g
|
117 x 67 x 42mm
|
Proc and Cons of Sony NEX-3N
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Sony Alpha NEX-3N with competitors in entry-level mirrorless cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
RAW Support |
4.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
269g Light Body |
±3 AE Bracketing Range |
Tilting Screen |
16000 Max Native ISO |
1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Exposure Mode |
25 Focus Points |
Flash Sync Port |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
No AF Face Detection |
No Built-in Viewfinder |
Low Screen Resolution: 460k dots |
Low Battery Life: 480 shots |
No Articulating Screen |
No Image Stabilization |
No Environmental Sealing |
No External Flash |
Slow Continuous Shooting: 460 fps |
Sony Alpha NEX-3N has an Overall Score of 54/100
and ranked #194 out of 214
in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #450
out of 1222 in all cameras.
Sony NEX-3N Scores
Imaging score
Features score
Value for money score
Portability score
Overall score
Average Scores in Entry-Level Mirrorless
Imaging Score
Features Score
Value For Money Score
Portability Score
Overall score
Physical Dimensions of Sony NEX-3N
Sony Alpha NEX-3N weighs 269g and has external dimensions
of 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.33 x 2.44 x 1.38"). Considering that the average weight
of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras is 323g,
Sony NEX-3N
is 54 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Sony NEX-3N is less by 5mm
more than the average length in Entry-Level Mirrorless.
Weight Comparison
Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras
Sony NEX-3N
Average weight
Min weight
Max weight
Thickness Comparison
Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras
Sony NEX-3N
Average Thickness
Min Thickness
Max Thickness
Here is the front and top view image of Sony Alpha NEX-3N with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
Alpha NEX-3N |
Dimensions |
Alpha NEX-3N |
|
Sony a5000
|
269 g
|
269 g
|
110 x 63 x 36 mm
|
110 x 62 x 35 mm
|
|
Sony NEX-5N
|
269 g
|
269 g
|
111 x 59 x 38 mm
|
110 x 62 x 35 mm
|
|
Sony NEX-F3
|
314 g
|
269 g
|
117 x 67 x 42 mm
|
110 x 62 x 35 mm
|
|
Sony A6000
|
344 g
|
269 g
|
120 x 67 x 45 mm
|
110 x 62 x 35 mm
|
|
Sony a5100
|
283 g
|
269 g
|
110 x 63 x 36 mm
|
110 x 62 x 35 mm
|
|
Sony NEX-5T
|
276 g
|
269 g
|
111 x 59 x 39 mm
|
110 x 62 x 35 mm
|
|
Sony NEX-C3
|
225 g
|
269 g
|
110 x 60 x 33 mm
|
110 x 62 x 35 mm
|
|
Sony NEX-3
|
297 g
|
269 g
|
117 x 62 x 33 mm
|
110 x 62 x 35 mm
|
Specifications of Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General |
Brand |
Sony
|
Model |
Alpha NEX-3N |
Announced |
February, 2013 |
Body Type |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Sony E |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
Number of Lenses |
116 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
Screen Type |
Tilting |
Screen Resolution |
460k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
None |
Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
25 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
4.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
Flash Modes |
n/a |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
APS-C |
Sensor Type |
CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
Sensor Area |
366.6 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
4912 x 3264 |
Max Native ISO |
16000 |
Min Native ISO |
200 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
None |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
480 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
NPFW50 |
Physical |
Weight |
269 g |
Physical Dimensions |
110 x 62 x 35 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|
Latest Entry-Level Mirrorless