NEX-3NL/B
Alpha NEX-3N with 16-50mm Lens
It’s everything you’ve ever wanted in a camera. Not
only is it the smallest and lightest* camera in the world
with swappable lenses, it even produces magazineworthy shots with the blurry backgrounds you crave.
There’s even a screen that ips completely around for
perfectly-framed self-portraits and a motorized zoom
lens. It’s really in a class of its own. *with an APS-C sensor
Key Features
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.
New SELP1650 power zoom lens with motor zoom lever and body control
A new zoom lever on the body of the camera allows for eortless one-handed operation and smooth zooming* even
when shooting self-portraits, bringing compact camera convenience to the realm of interchangeable-lens models.
Beautifully composed self-portraits made easy
The NEX-3N’s tiltable LCD screen ips 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.
Full HD 1080/60i/24p or 1080/30p MP4 movies
Record stunning high quality Full HD video4 in either 60i or 24p frames per second. Records in your choice of 60i/24p BluRay quality AVCHD™ format5, or in PC-friendly 1080/30p MP4 format.
Built-in ash built into compact body
Perfect when an extra burst of light is needed to get the shot, the built-in Guide Number 6 ash1 combines with high ISO
sensitivity to enable shooting in just about any setting.
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 agship SLT-A99V, the
NEX-3N easily oers a wide range of sensitivity from ISO 100 to ISO 16000.
Auto Object Framing lls 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.
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.
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 exible shooting,
and is equipped with one ED (extra-low dispersion) and four Aspherical elements, resulting in a high performance lens that
is surprisingly compact.
Picture Eect modes
The NEX-3N includes 15 eects that can be applied to photos or movies, giving you the means to vastly expand your
artistic repertoire. The ability to view eects in real-time on the LCD screen6 before the shot lets you experiment with
dierent looks until you are satised with the result.
Photo Creativity feature
NEX-3N provides easy access to most Picture Eect 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 oers nearly unlimited creative control, and lets you compensate for tricky
lighting.
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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 dicult lighting
by recording multiple images at high speed then compositing them to produce the nal photo.
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.
Hand-held Twilight Mode
Get cleaner and sharper nighttime pictures—beyond the capability of traditional cameras—without using ash 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 condence.
PlayMemories Home supplied soware
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Free, easy-to-use PlayMemories Home image management soware 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.
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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.
Specications
Camera
Lens Compatibility
Lens Mount Sony E-mount
Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR camera
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
Processor BIONZ™ image processor
Pixel Gross 16.5M pixels (approx.)
Eective Picture Resolution 16.1M pixels (approx.)
Focal Length Conversion Factor 1.5x
Color Filter System RGB primary color lters
Recording
Media Type
Sony E-mount, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta Maxxum A-mount lenses
conrmed via optional LA-EA1 / LA-EA2 adaptor
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ / Pro-HG Duo™ media; SD, SDHC and SDXC memory
card