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 effortless 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 flips 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
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Record stunning high quality Full HD video
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in either 60i or 24p frames per second. Records in your choice of 60i/24p Blu-
Ray quality AVCHD™ format
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, or in PC-friendly 1080/30p MP4 format.
Built-in flash built into compact body
Perfect when an extra burst of light is needed to get the shot, the built-in Guide Number 6 flash
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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 flagship SLT-A99V, the
NEX-3N easily offers a wide range of sensitivity from ISO 100 to ISO 16000.
Auto Object Framing fills 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 flexible 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 Effect modes
The NEX-3N includes 15 effects that can be applied to photos or movies, giving you the means to vastly expand your
artistic repertoire. The ability to view effects in real-time on the LCD screen
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before the shot lets you experiment with
different looks until you are satisfied with the result.
Photo Creativity feature
NEX-3N provides easy access to most Picture Effect 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 offers nearly unlimited creative control, and lets you compensate for tricky
lighting.
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 magazine-
worthy shots with the blurry backgrounds you crave.
There’s even a screen that flips 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
