Sony NEX-3N Hands-On First-Look Preview

Features
Handling
Specification



The new Sony NEX-3N is Sony's latest entry level mirrorless compact system camera, and is the World's smallest APS-C sized sensor mirrorless camera, it even has a built in pop-up flash. The camera has been redesigned, with improved handling and a more classic design that looks better than the entry level price would suggest. Due for release mid-March, the camera has an RRP of £400 with the 16-50mm OSS Power Zoom lens, or £600 with the twin kit lens options including the 55-210mm lens.

Further reading:
Sony NEX-3N vs NEX-F3 Comparison
Sony NEX-3N Announced

Sony NEX-3N Features

New features include a zoom control surrounding the shutter release button, which will be familiar to anyone stepping up from a compact camera with zoom, and is ideally suited to the power zoom lenses available. A new feature is improved BOINZ image processor with area based Noise Reduction for improved image quality when shooting in low light. Another new feature is Auto Object Framing, that can auto crop the image based on the subject, with auto-portrait, auto-macro and auto AF tracking framing based on the rule of thirds.

Key Features:

• 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
• BOINZ image processor
• 3inch tilting screen, 460k dot
• ISO100 to ISO16000
• Auto object framing
• Zoom level
• Built in pop up flash
• Full HD video with stereo sound
• 480 shot battery life

Sony NEX-3N Handling

Not only does the Sony NEX-3N have an updated front grip, it also features an improved rear thumb grip compared to the NEX-F3, as well as an ISO label on the right hand side of the rear scroll wheel / control pad. This can be customised if you want to change it from its default setting.



A memory card slot can be found on the left hand side under the HDMI/USB flap, and the camera will take either Sony Memory Sticks or SD memory cards.



The Sony NEX-3N features a tilting 3inch screen with 460k dots, although it is not a touch-screen. The camera offers improved battery life of 480 shots, which is impressive considering the small size. Handling is good with the camera feeling comfortable in the hand and extremely compact with the 16-50mm OSS Power Zoom lens. We will be putting the camera through a full review when it is available.

Further reading:
Sony NEX-3N vs NEX-F3 Comparison
Sony NEX-3N Announced

Sony NEX-3N Hands-On Photos of Equipment

Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Manufacturer	Sony
Image Sensor
	CCD pixels	16.1Mp (Megapixels)
	Pixels (W)	4912
	Pixels (H)	3264
	Sensor Type	CMOS
	Sensor Size	APS-C
	Sensor Size (width)	23.5mm
	Sensor Size (height)	15.6mm
	Aspect Ratio	3:2
LCD Monitor
	LCD Monitor	3in
	Screen resolution	460k dot
	Touch Screen	No
Focusing
	Focusing modes	Autofocus
Exposure Control
	Shutter speeds shortest	1/4000sec
	Shutter speeds longest	30sec
	Exp modes	Program Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority Manual Scene modes AB
	Metering	Centre-weighted - Average Multi Pattern Spot
	ISO sensitivity	100 - 16000
	White balance	Auto Manual Outdoors/Daylight Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Shade
	Exposure Comp	+/-3
Viewfinder
	Viewfinder Resolution	No Data
Shooting Options
	Continuous shooting	4fps
Video
	Movie mode	Yes
	Video Resolution	1920x1080
	Video FPS	25p, 50p
	Stereo Sound	Yes
	Optical Zoom with Video	Yes
Other Features
	Image Stabilisation	No
Interface
	HDMI	Yes
	USB	USB 2
Storage
	Card Type	SD SDHC MS SDXC
	File Type	RAW JPG RAW + JPG
Power Source
	Battery Type	NP-FW50
	CIPA Rating	480
Box Contents
	Box Contents	Camera, Shoulder strap, Battery Charger, Infolithium Battery (NP-FW50), USB Cable, CD-ROM, Flash, Standard Zoom Lens (18-55mm OSS)
Dimensions
	Weight	210g
	Width	109.9mm
	Height	62mm
	Depth	34.6mm

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