Sony Alpha NEX-3N Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Lens (Black)

The Sony Alpha NEX-3N Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Lens (Black) is a compact, lightweight interchangeable-lens camera kit designed for photographers who want image quality beyond a point-and-shoot without the bulk of a DSLR, pairing an accessible APS-C body with a retractable power zoom lens.

At the core of the NEX-3N is a 16.1MP (16.5MP gross) Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor (23.5 x 15.6mm) paired with Sony’s BIONZ image processor, delivering sharp, high-resolution stills with rich tonal gradation and true-to-life color, along with an ISO range of 200-16000 for strong low-light performance. Autofocus uses an Intelligent AF system, and continuous shooting reaches up to 4fps (Speed Priority Continuous mode offers up to 9 images with the supplied kit lens). Video capability includes Full HD 1080/60i recording using AVCHD format, along with 24p options.

Creative shooting features include Superior Auto mode, Anti-Motion Blur mode, Hand-held Twilight mode, Face Detection with Smile Shutter, Auto Object Framing, Creative Style, Picture Effect modes, and Photo Creativity, giving photographers of varying skill levels easy access to automated and creative shooting tools.

Handling centers on a 3.0-inch, 460.8k-dot LCD screen that tilts up to 180 degrees upward and 13 degrees downward, well suited to selfie-style and creative-angle shooting. The newly designed anti-slip grip contributes to comfortable, compact handling. Built-in flash provides supplemental lighting, and HDMI output allows for connection to an external display.

The bundled Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is a retractable power zoom lens delivering a 35mm-equivalent focal range of approximately 24-75mm on the NEX-3N’s APS-C sensor, covering wide-angle through short-telephoto framing for everyday and travel photography. Its optical design includes ED and aspherical elements, and built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization provides the equivalent of four stops of shutter-speed compensation for blur-free handheld shooting. The lens retracts to just 3/16″ at its shortest length, keeping the kit exceptionally compact, with zoom controlled via a motorized zoom lever on the camera body.

Build quality reflects the NEX-3N’s compact, lightweight, beginner-friendly positioning, powered by a rechargeable NP-FW50 battery. The camera uses Sony’s E-mount lens system, giving photographers access to Sony’s full range of native APS-C and full-frame E-mount lenses as they look to expand their kit over time.

Key Features
– 16.1MP Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor with BIONZ image processor
– ISO 200-16000
– Intelligent AF system
– Up to 4fps continuous shooting
– Full HD 1080/60i video recording (AVCHD)
– Superior Auto, Anti-Motion Blur, and Hand-held Twilight modes
– Face Detection with Smile Shutter; Auto Object Framing
– Creative Style, Picture Effect modes, and Photo Creativity
– 3.0″ 460.8k-dot LCD, 180-degree upward / 13-degree downward tilt
– Built-in flash
– HDMI output
– Includes Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS retractable power zoom lens (approximately 24-75mm equivalent)
– Kit lens features Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization and motorized zoom lever
– NP-FW50 rechargeable battery
– Sony E-mount lens compatibility (expandable beyond kit lens)