Sony Alpha NEX-3 digital camera specifications

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Format	Interchangeable lens camera
Price (street)	$807.85
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Max resolution	4592 x 3056
Low resolution	4592 x 2576, 3344 x 2224, 3344 x 1872, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280
Image ratio w:h	3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	14.2million
Sensor photo detectors	14.6million
Sensor size	23.4 x 15.6 mm (3.65 cm²)
Pixel density	3.9 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor manufacturer	Sony
ISO rating	Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Zoom wide (W)
Zoom tele (T)
Digital zoom	No
Image stabilization	No
Auto Focus	Contrast Detection
Manual Focus	Yes
Normal focus range
Macro focus range
White balance override	6 positions plus manual and kelvin
Aperture range
Min shutter	30sec
Max shutter	1/4000sec
Built-in Flash	No
Flash range	12m
External flash	Yes, Accessory Port
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering	Multi (49 segment), Center, Spot
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Focal length multiplier	1.5
Lens thread	Sony E Mount
Continuous Drive	Yes, 5 or 7 fps
Movie Clips	Yes, 1280 x 720 (HD), 640 x 480
Remote control	Unknown
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	Yes
Storage types	SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage included	None
Uncompressed format	Yes, RAW
Quality Levels	Fine, Standard
Viewfinder	None
LCD	3"
LCD Dots	920,000
Live View	Yes
USB	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes
Wireless	No
GPS	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)	297g
Dimensions	117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6 x 2.4 x 1.3 in)
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