- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 16,000
- Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-3N Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the NEX-3N.
- 35mm 855.6mm2
- 24.0 megapixels
- ISO 320 - 25,000
- Go in depth with our full Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Review.
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Prices: | Compare Prices | |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Sony NEX-3
NEX-3 vs NEX-3N |
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Successor: |
Sony A5000
NEX-3N vs A5000 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | NEX-3N | M Monochrom (Typ 246) |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Rangefinder |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $500.00 | $7450.00 |
Street Price: | $448.99 | $7,595.00 |
Date Available: | 2013-04-15 | 2015-05-07 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
13.7 oz
(389 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
24.0 oz
(680 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.3 x
2.4 x
1.4 in. (110 x 62 x 35 mm) |
5.5 x
3.1 x
1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor APS HD | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 | 24.0 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) | 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.78 microns | 6.01 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | None |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 74 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.8 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.5 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,067 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
5952 x 3968
(23.6 MP,
3:2), 4256 x 2832 (12.1 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1072 (1.7 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, MPO, .ARW 2.3 RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.0 | 3.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i or 24p (24/17Mbps))
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
1920x1080 (25p/24p)
1280x720 (25p/24p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available |
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 | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sony E | Leica M bayonet |
Lens: | Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 75mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 16 - 50mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.13x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture | Varies with lens used |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | No |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Multi Point (25 points), Center, Flexible Spot, with Face Detection | N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | n/a |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification, calibrated to -0.5 dpt (corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available); Optional Visoflex EVF-2 Electronic Viewfinder | |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.68x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.68x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 13.6x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 16000 | 25000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 320 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 | Auto, ISO 320 to 25000 in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom | None |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot | OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | No |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Picture Effects: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature; Sweep Panorama | B&W capture only; Filters available including new yellow, orange and green filters. |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, Self-portrait, 3 or 5 shots after 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Flash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync., Rear-Sync.; Red-eye Reduction On/Off | Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF 24D/Leica SF 58); First or second curtain sync. |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .ARW 2.3 RAW, RAW+JPEG | .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Threaded cable release | |
Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type D) | Accessory port, contact strip for Multifunction Hand Grip M |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.79 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.90 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
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): | 4.0 | 3.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 6 | 30 |
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): | 0.27 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.108 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.39 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.022 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.270s | |
Startup Time: | 2.2 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.8 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 480 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 | Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter 4 | Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7 SP1/8; Mac OS X v10.5 or later. (Software is Windows only.) | Windows Vista SP2 /7/ 8; Mac OS X (10.5 or higher) |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera with APS-C sensor, 3" 460K-dot tilting LCD, Full HD 1080i60 video. Available in black or white. | Captures black and white stills and video with no interpolation. Finished in black chrome. |