| Battery | NP-FW50 |
| Sensor | E |
| System multiplier | 1.54 x |
| Remote Shutter Release | NO |
| Focus Type | Contrast Detect AF |
| AF Assist Lamp | YES |
| Display Type | XtraFine TruBlack LCD |
| Display Size | 3.0" |
| Display Dots | 921,600 |
| Display Tiltable | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° |
| Touchscreen | NONE |
| Width | 117.2 mm (4.6 in.) |
| Height | 62.6 mm (2.4 in.) |
| Depth | 33.4 mm (1.3 in.) |
| Weight | 239 g (8.4 oz.) |
| Apps | NONE |
| Environmentally sealed | NONE |
| Focus | AF |
| photographyblog.com | Sony NEX-3 Review | 2010-10-10 |
| dslr-forum.de | Sony NEX-3 | 2011-11-01 |