The NEX-3 was Sony's original entry-level mirrorless camera.
- Sensor: 14.2mp Sony APS CMOS sensor, 23.4 x 15.6 (1.5x crop)
- Mount: Sony NEX (E-Mount)
- Images: 4592 x 3056 JPEG or ARW raw; maximum 7 fps
- Video: 720P/30, 480P/30, MPEG4 with stereo audio
- Shutter: mechanical 30 sec to 1/4000 sec, bulb
- Exposure: multi, center-weighted, spot metering, -2 to +2EV exposure compensation, 6 white balance settings (plus Auto and Custom), ISO 100-12800 (plus Auto)
- Focus: contrast detect, single point, multi-area, face detect, tracking, manual focus override
- Display: 3" 920k dot tilting LCD
- Flash: external via proprietary accessory port, 1/160 flash sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync, rear sync
- Remote:
- Other Notable Features:
- Cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Pro-HG Duo
- Battery: NP-FW50
- Size: 4.6 x 2.4 x 1.3" (117 x 62 x 33mm) wide, tall, deep
- Weight: 10.5 ounces (297g)
- Colors: Black, White, Red
- Price: US$600 with 18-55mm kit lens
- Announced: May 2010 Discontinued
Note: The differences between the NEX-3 and NEX-5 basically boil down to body construction, video capability, and a few control options.
