- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 14.2 megapixels
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Sony NEX-3N
NEX-3 vs NEX-3N |
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General | ||
Model Number: | NEX-3 | NX2000 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $599.99 | $649.99 |
Street Price: | $679.99 | |
Date Available: | 2010-07-15 | 2013-05-31 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
18.0 oz
(511 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
8.0 oz (228 g) |
Size: |
4.6 x
2.5 x
1.3 in. (117 x 63 x 33 mm) |
4.7 x
2.5 x
1.4 in. (119 x 65 x 36 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Samsung |
Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 | 20.3 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.16 microns | 4.29 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 68 | 75 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.1 | 23.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.0 | 12.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 830 | 908 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3344 x 2224 (7.4 MP, 3:2), 3344 x 1872 (6.3 MP, Other), 2288 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 2288 x 1280 (2.9 MP, Other) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), MPO, .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.7 | 8.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 | MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sony E | Samsung NX |
Lens: | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II ED NX |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 30 - 77mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 20 - 50mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 2.50x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | 40.5mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 10x Precision digital zoom with prime lens attached | Up to 2x i-Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection | Contrast Detection: 21 points (normal), has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection: Max. 10 faces; Object Tracking AF; Single AF, Continuous AF, MF, Touch AF & Shutter |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | (Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) | |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 1,152,000 dots (384,000 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 13.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 | Auto (selectable, up to ISO 3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Neutral Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Color Temp., 7-step A/B + G/M adjust |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-segment (49 segments), Center-weighted, Spot | 221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama | Smart Mode: Beauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Creative Shot, Best Face; Smart Filter: Vignetting, Minature, Colored Pencil, Watercolor, Wash Drawing, Oil Sketch, Ink Sketch, Acryl, Negative, Selective Color (R/G/B/Y 4 Colors); Smart Range+; HDR |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2-30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | No |
Flash Modes: | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | 8.0 m / 26.2 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 | Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | UHS-I compliant | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG | .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 | MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | ||
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired (SR2NX02) via USB | |
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C) | Micro (Type D) HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.77 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.77 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.7 | 8.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 38 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.44 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.44 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.115 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.8 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 330 shots | 340 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 | Proprietary BP1130 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP1130 lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 4.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.1 Image Data Lightbox SR | Adobe Lightroom, iLauncher |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later | Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 / 8, Mac OS 10.5+ |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Available in black, silver or red. | 3.7" capacitive touch panel LCD, DRIMe IV engine, 8fps burst mode, Smart Camera 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) and NFC, AutoShare. Bundle includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4, SEF8A flash and 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. Available in white, black or pink. |