At first glance, the Sony NEX-3N looks like a worthy successor to the NEX-F3, with the re-designed chassis, new processor, additional zoom lever, and Auto Object Framing mode offering compelling reasons to buy. Stay tuned for a full review.Sony NEX-3N rel...
Excellent image quality for an entrylevel mirrorless, User interface ideal for consumers stepping up from pointandshoots, Speedy and accurate autofocusing, Zoom lever on body, Tremendous value.
Lack of hot shoe or accessory port limits more advanced shooting, No electronic viewfinder, Performance lags behind previous model, especially on burst shooting speed
The Sony NEX-3N makes the step up from point-and-shoot to interchangeable-lens camera system as seamless as we've ever seen, employing a simple but effective user interface and placing a zoom lever right on the camera body. Perhaps more importantly, the ...
Abstract: Entry-level mirrorless cameras provide a nice middle ground between fixed-lens point-and-shoots and lower-end DSLRs. It's an ever-growing category with options for photographers of varying skill level and intentions. The common factors in this class are t...
Excellent image quality, User interface is perfect for consumers stepping up from P&S digital cameras, Fast and accurate AF
No hot shoe, Poor placement of zoom slider on lens barrel
Bridge cameras "bridge" the gap between two different types of camera. The NEX-3N tries to bridge the gap between compact point-and-shoot digital cameras and enthusiast oriented interchangeable lens cameras. The third generation NEX-3N was designed to m...
By Josh Fate The Sony Alpha NEX-3N is the newest and most affordable model in Sony's popular NEX line-up. Falling in between their Alpha dSLR and point-n-shoot cameras, the NEX line combines the best of both worlds, giving you a powerful and high quali...
Looking and feeling more like a compact camera than ever, thanks to the combination of the new finger-tip zoom lever and the 16-50mm power-zoom lens, the Sony NEX-3N is almost the perfect introduction to interchangeable lens cameras. Significantly smalle...
Published: 2013-05-05, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
If price has been the only thing keeping you from buying an ILC, you officially have no more excuses left. While the NEX-3n isn't the best ILC on Sony's roster, at this price it's worth every penny. Shooters used to sub-$500 compacts should be very please...
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Published: 2013-04-12, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Attractive price. APS-C image sensor. Compact zoom lens. Excellent high ISO performance. 180° tilting LCD. Built-in flash.
Screen not as sharp as on previous NEX models. Kit lens isn't the best performer. No EVF or expansion options. Front-facing LCD eliminates downward tilt. No dedicated battery charger
The Sony Alpha NEX-3N isn't as good a performer as its predecessor, but it does include a collapsible power zoom lens and it comes at a lower price....
Nikon's 28mm F1.4E ED appears to roundly complete the company's updated lineup of fast, professional prime lenses. We've already seen some initial images from a Nikon ambassador, but we've worked through a gallery of our own, with a lens of our own over t...
