Sony Alpha NEX-3 Black Digital Mirrorless Camera Kit w/ 18-55 mm Lens

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Product Details of Sony Alpha NEX-3 Black Digital Mirrorless Camera Kit w/ 18-55 mm Lens

Description

Sony has engineered an impressively small camera that takes incredibly good photographs. In fact, the ? NEX-3 camera has all quality of a DSLR in about half the size and weight. Pulling off this minor miracle took some clever innovations in glass, silicon and software code.

Quick Glance

Memory Type: Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Secure Digital (SD) Card , Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card

LCD Screen Size: 3 in

Camera Type: Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

Megapixels: 14.2 Megapixel

Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds

Optical Zoom: 3.1

Weight: 8.1

Summary

Product Title: Sony Alpha NEX-3 Black Digital Mirrorless Camera Kit w/ 18-55 mm Lens

Manufacturer: Sony

Power Score: 4.5 | 4 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CMOS

Effective Megapixels: 14.2 Megapixel

Total Pixels: 14600000 cpi

Lens Features

Camera Type: Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds

Optical Zoom: 3.1 X

Focal Length: 18 mm to 55 mm

Focal Length (35mm Equivalent): 27 mm to 82.5 mm

Storage

Memory Card Support: Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Secure Digital (SD) Card , Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card

Other Features

LCD Screen Size: 3 in

Camera Body Only: Body with Lens kit

Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 1440 x 1080

Flash: Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction

Interface Connection: HDMI, USB

Dimensions

Height: 2.31 in

Width: 4.36 in

Depth: 1.5 in

Weight: 8.1 oz

Reference

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Software Included: PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 4.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.1 Image Data Lightbox SR

Camera Modes: Scene Modes: Portrait Landscape Macro Sports Action Sunset Night Portrait Night View Handheld Twilight

Viewfinder Type: No

Product Series: NEX

Lens Construction: 9 Elements in 11 Groups

Autofocus Points: 25

Maximum Image Resolution: 4592 x 3056

Maximum Frame Rate: 30 fps

Number of Batteries Support: 1

Battery Built-in: No

Battery Rechargeable: Yes

Battery Include: Yes

ISO Sensitivity: ISO 12800

Wide Angle: Yes

Longest Shutter Speed: 30 Second

Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/4000 Second

HD Movie Mode: Yes

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Reviews on Sony Alpha NEX-3 Black Digital Mirrorless Camera Kit w/ 18-55 mm Lens

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4% Neutral (3)
6% Negative (1 or 2)

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  • 4.5
  cameralabs.com - Sep 12, 2010

Sony Alpha NEX-3 review at Camera Labs

The Sony Alpha NEX-3 shares a great deal in common with the NEX-5 – indeed it's easier to state what's different, rather than what's the same: the movie mode is lower resolution (but still HD), there's no support for the optional IR remote control, and the body is slightly larger, heavier and made from plastic. Make those 'sacrifices' and you'll save up to 20% over the NEX-5, while still...

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  • 4.0
  photographyblog.com - Sep 10, 2010

Sony NEX-3 Review

The NEX-3 the second mirrorless system camera from Sony and the baby brother of the NEX-5. With a 14 megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor, 720p HD movies, high-res 3 inch tilting screen and external flash, the plastic-bodied NEX-3 undercuts the NEX-5 in terms of price but offers virtually all of the same features. Find out if it can match the performance and image quality too in our in-depth Sony NEX-3...

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  • 5.0
  Imaging Resource - Jul 9, 2010

Sony Alpha NEX-3 Review

Though it's not quite as aggressively small as the NEX-5, the Sony NEX-3 is a great value, offering the same image quality in a slightly larger package for $100 less. And though it's larger than the NEX-5, the Sony NEX-3 is still smaller than competing mirrorless interchangeable-lens digital cameras. The NEX-3's 14.2-megapixel sensor turns out excellent images at all ISO settings, rivaling...

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  • 4.2
  testseek.com - Jul 7, 2010

Sony Alpha NEX-3

Testseek.com has collected 53 expert reviews for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and the average expert rating is 83 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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