What is the sensor size of the Sony NEX-3N?
The Sony Alpha NEX-3N is a digital camera that has an APS-C sensor at its core. This imager measures 23.4mm in width and 15.6mm in height, so that the total imaging area of the sensor amounts to 365 mm2.
The NEX-3N provides an image resolution of 16 megapixels, based on 4 912 horizontal pixels and 3 264 vertical pixels.
Sensor size comparison with a film slide
The sensor diagonal measures 28.1mm, which gives rise to a format factor (or crop factor) of 1.5. Hence, the Sony NEX-3N is a crop-sensor camera, as its sensor is smaller than a traditional 35mm film slide or negative.
Sensor specs and performance
The table below compares the sensor specs of the Sony NEX-3N to those of several similar cameras. The reported DXO values are indicators of the sensor's imaging quality (higher is better), covering color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape), and high-ISO noise (DXO Sports). Larger sensor cameras tend to outperform cameras of the same generation that are equipped with a smaller imager. On the other hand, larger sensors are more expensive and require bigger and heavier lenses than smaller light receptors.
| Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sony NEX-3N | APS-C | 16.0 | 4912 | 3264 | 1080/60i | 22.8 | 12.5 | 1067 | 74 | |
| 2. | Canon M | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.2 | 827 | 65 | |
| 3. | Sony A5000 | APS-C | 19.8 | 5456 | 3632 | 1080/60i | 23.8 | 13.0 | 1089 | 79 | |
| 4. | Sony A5100 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 23.8 | 12.7 | 1347 | 80 | |
| 5. | Sony A6000 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.1 | 13.1 | 1347 | 82 | |
| 6. | Sony NEX-3 | APS-C | 14.0 | 4592 | 3056 | 720/30p | 22.1 | 12.0 | 830 | 68 | |
| 7. | Sony NEX-5N | APS-C | 16.0 | 4912 | 3264 | 1080/60i | 23.6 | 12.7 | 1079 | 77 | |
| 8. | Sony NEX-5R | APS-C | 16.0 | 4912 | 3264 | 1080/60i | 23.7 | 13.1 | 910 | 78 | |
| 9. | Sony NEX-5T | APS-C | 16.0 | 4912 | 3264 | 1080/60p | 23.6 | 13.0 | 1015 | 78 | |
| 10. | Sony NEX-C3 | APS-C | 16.0 | 4912 | 3264 | 720/30p | 22.7 | 12.2 | 1083 | 73 | |
| 11. | Sony NEX-F3 | APS-C | 16.0 | 4912 | 3264 | 1080/60i | 22.7 | 12.3 | 1114 | 73 |
In the United States, the NEX-3N was initially launched in February 2013 at a price of $499.
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| Camera Model | Sony NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | |
| Camera Lens | Sony E mount lenses | |
| Launch Date | February 2013 | |
| Launch Price | USD 499 | |
| Sensor Specs | ||
| Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
| Sensor Format | APS-C Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 23.4 x 15.6 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 365 mm2 | |
| Sensor Diagonal | 28.1 mm | |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | |
| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixels | |
| Image Resolution | 4 912 x 3 264 pixels | |
| Pixel Pitch | 4.78 μm | |
| Pixel Density | 4.39 MP/cm2 | |
| Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
| Movie Capability | 1080/60i Video | |
| ISO Setting | 200 - 16 000 ISO | |
| Image Processor | BIONZ | |
| DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 74 | |
| DXO Color Depth (bits) | 22.8 | |
| DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 12.5 | |
| DXO Low Light (ISO) | 1067 | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Viewfinder optional | |
| Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 460k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Tilting screen | |
| V-logging Friendliness | Front-flip possible | |
| Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
| Shooting Specs | ||
| Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 4 shutter flaps/s | |
| Shutter Life Expectancy | 100 000 actuations | |
| Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
| Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
| Storage Medium | MS or SDXC cards | |
| Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
| UHS card support | no | |
| Connectivity Specs | ||
| External Flash | no Hotshoe | |
| USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
| HDMI Port | micro HDMI | |
| Wifi Support | no Wifi | |
| Body Specs | ||
| Battery Type | Sony NP-FW50 power pack | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 480 shots per charge | |
| Body Dimensions |
110 x 62 x 35 mm (4.3 x 2.4 x 1.4 in) |
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| Camera Weight | 269 g (9.5 oz) | |
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