- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 16,000
- Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-3N Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon 10D
10D vs 20D |
Sony NEX-3
NEX-3 vs NEX-3N |
Successor: |
Canon 30D
20D vs 30D |
Sony A5000
NEX-3N vs A5000 |
General | ||
Model Number: | 20D | NEX-3N |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1499.00 | $500.00 |
Street Price: | $499.00 | |
Date Available: | 2004-09-30 | 2013-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 24.2 oz (685 g) |
13.7 oz
(389 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
5.7 x
4.2 x
2.8 in. (144 x 106 x 72 mm) |
4.3 x
2.4 x
1.4 in. (110 x 62 x 35 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon CMOS | Sony Exmor APS HD |
Effective Megapixels: | 8.3 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 337.5mm2 (22.50mm x 15.00mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.42 microns | 4.78 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 62 | 74 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.9 | 22.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.0 | 12.5 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 721 | 1,067 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3504 x 2336
(8.2 MP,
3:2), 2544 x 1696 (4.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2) |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, CCD-RAW (CR2) | JPEG, MPO, .ARW 2.3 RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.8 | 4.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i or 24p (24/17Mbps))
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
|
Movie File Format: | None | AVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Sony E |
Lens: | n/a | Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 75mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 16 - 50mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.13x | |
Aperture Range: | Varies with lens used | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 40.5mm |
Thread Type: | Varies with lens used | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point phase detection | Contrast Detect: Multi Point (25 points), Center, Flexible Spot, with Face Detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type, eye-level pentaprism. 95% coverage, 0.9x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter adjustment | |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.56x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.90x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 1.8 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 118,000 dots | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 13.6x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 16000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; 3200 with extention | Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, shade, overcast, tungsten bulb, fluorescent light, flash, custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Centerweighted Average, Partial (9%) | 1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off | Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Picture Effects: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature; Sweep Panorama |
Self Timer: | 10 seconds seconds | 2, 10, Self-portrait, 3 or 5 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Red-eye reduction | Flash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync., Rear-Sync.; Red-eye Reduction On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | 13 meters at ISO 100 | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | CCD-RAW (CR2) | .ARW 2.3 RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | None | AVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | ||
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 1.1,USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | Wireless or Wired | |
Connections (extended): | DC In | Micro HDMI (Type D) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.48 | 0.79 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.43 | 0.90 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 6 | Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.8 | 4.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 31 | 6 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.16 seconds | 0.27 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.15 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.110 seconds | 0.108 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.39 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.077 seconds | 0.022 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Tested with Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM "kit" lens | Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.270s |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 2.2 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 1.0 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.8 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 480 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 700 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 | Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion Rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter 4 | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7 SP1/8; Mac OS X v10.5 or later. (Software is Windows only.) |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera with APS-C sensor, 3" 460K-dot tilting LCD, Full HD 1080i60 video. Available in black or white. |