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Reviewed:
Jun 2010
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The NEX-3 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera is the smaller sister model of the NEX-5. Both NEX cameras come with a 14.6 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS and the mirrorless E-mount. They offer a high-resolution tilting screen, fast continuous shooting and HD video capture. The NEX-3 has a slightly larger plastic body (vs magnesium on the NEX-5), doesn't come with an infrared remote receiver and only offers 720p HD video versus the NEX-5's 1080i AVCHD movie recording.
However, in every other respect the NEX-3 is identical to the NEX-5. In iAuto mode the camera does a decent job for point-and-shoot users but where the NEX really shines is the PASM modes where you can take full advantage of the large, very capable sensor. The feature sets are impressive, as are the NEX's portability and flexibility. The NEX is not a substitute for a DSLR but offers DSLR image quality without the bulk.
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| Announced: | May 11, 2010 |
| Price range: | $622 - $730 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4592 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 pixels | 14.2 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 14.6 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CMOS | ? |
| Processor | Bionz | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 | ? |
| White balance presets | 6 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes (2500-9900k ) | ? |
| Image stabilization | No | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Standard | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
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| Digital zoom | No | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Number of focus points | 25 | |
| Lens mount | Sony E Mount | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | ? |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | ? |
| Screen size | 3" | ? |
| Screen dots | 920,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Screen type | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | None | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | No | |
| Flash range | 12 m | |
| External flash | Yes (Accessory Port) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (5 or 7 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| WB Bracketing | No | ? |
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| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | ? |
| Storage included | None | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | Yes (Mini Type C) | ? |
| Wireless | EyeFi | ? |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery & charger | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 297 g (0.65 lb / 10.48 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 117 x 62 x 33 mm (4.61 x 2.44 x 1.3") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | No | ? |
| GPS | None | |
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