key specs |
Camera Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
Effective Pixels | 14.2 MP | 20 MP |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
Display Type | TFT LCD | - |
Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
general |
Brand | Sony | Panasonic |
Model | NEX 3K 14.2MP DSLR Camera | Lumix DMC LZ40 20MP DSLR Camera |
Model Name | NEX 3K | Lumix DMC LZ40 |
Color | Black | Black |
Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
Effective Pixels | 14.2 MP | 20 MP |
Dimensions(WxHxD) | 117.2 x 62.6 x 33.4 mm | 12.6 x 9.4 x 8.71 cm |
Weight | 239 GM | - |
Face Detection | Yes | Yes |
Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
Ports | HDMI, USB | - |
Wide Angle | - | Yes |
sensor features |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Size | 23.4x15.6mm | - |
Maximum ISO | 12800 ISO | - |
Maximum FPS | 29.97 | - |
Sensor Technology | APS HD CMOS | - |
ISO Rating | - | ISO 80 - 1600 |
lens features |
Compatible Lens | Sony E-mount lenses | - |
Color Filter | Primary RGB Color Filter | Primary color filter |
Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
Digital Zoom | - | 4x |
Optical Zoom | - | 42x |
Aperture Range | - | F3.0 - F6.5 |
Other Lens Features | - | Aperture F3.0 - 6.5 / 2 Step F3.0 - F8.6 W, F6.5 - F18.9 T |
focus features |
Focus Mode | AF-S Single-shot AF / AF-C Continuous AF selectable | - |
Focus Range | EV0-20 ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached | - |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
Focus Points | Multi 25 points / Center / Flexible spot selectable | - |
Metering Modes | Multi / Center / Spot selectable | Light Metering Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
White Balancing | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C. temp./Filter 2500- 9900k with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set, White Balance Adjustment Except Auto |
Other Focus Features | Predictive control, Focus lock, Built-in AF illuminator Distance approx. 0.3-4.0m with E 16 F2.8 lens, approx. 0.5-3.0m with E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Extra Optical Zoom EZ 66.3x 43 / 8 M, 105.0x 43 / 3 M, Focusing Area Normal Wide 30 cm - Infinity, Tele 160 cm - Infinity, AF Macro, Intelligent Auto, Motion Picture Wide 1 cm - Infinity, Tele 160 cm - Infinity, AF Assist Lamp On / Off, AF Metering Face, AF Tracking, 1-area, 9-area, Spot |
exposure features |
Exposure Mode | Programmed AE iAUTO, P, Aperture priority A, Shutter-speed priority S, Manual M | - |
AE Lock/Exposure Lock | Yes | - |
Spot Meter | Yes | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-2.0EV in 1/3EV steps | 1/3 EV Step +/- 3 EV |
Dynamic Range Adjustment | Yes | - |
Manual Exposure | - | Yes |
shutter features |
Shutter Type | Electronically controlled, vertical traverse, focal-plane type | - |
Shutter Speed | 1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb | - |
Self-timer | Yes | Yes |
Continuous Shots | Continuous mode max. 2.3 fps, Speed-priority continuous mode max 7 fps *3 | Full Resolution Image 1.1 frames/sec, High-speed Burst 3 frames/sec, Recorded in 3 M for 43, 2.5 M for 32, 2 M for 169, 2.5 M for 11 |
flash features |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
External Flash | Yes | - |
Flash Modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. | - |
Flash Compensation | 2EV in 1/3 EV steps | - |
Other Flash Features | External flash supplied, attachable to Smart Accessory Terminal | Built-in Flash Auto, Forced On, Slow Sync, Forced Off, 0.6 - 10.8 m Wide / ISO Auto, 1.6 - 4.9 m Tele / ISO Auto |
image features |
Image Format | JPEG DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.2 format, RAW & JPEG | File Format Still Image JPEG DCF / EXIF 2.3, Motion Picture QuickTime Motion JPEG |
Aspect Ratio | 32, 169 | - |
Gross Pixel | 14.6 MP | 20.5 MP |
Red Eye Reduction | On/Off selectable for Autoflash and fill-flash mode | Yes |
Image Sizing | L 4592 x 3056 14M, M 3344 x 2224 7.4M, S 2288 x 1520 3.5M | Still Picture Recording 32 5152 x 3432 17.5 M, 3264 x 2176 7 M EZ, 2048 x 1360 2.5 M EZ, 11 3856 x 3856 15 M, 1536 x 1536 2.5 M EZ |
Still Image Size | 1280 x 720 | 5152 x 2896 14.5 M, 1920 x 1080 2 M EZ |
Smile Detection | Selectable from 3 steps | - |
Image Stabilizer | - | Yes |
display features |
Display Type | TFT LCD | - |
Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display Resolution | 921,600 dots | - |
LCD Display | Xtra Fine LCD | - |
LCD Display Image Resolution | 921600 dots | 460000 dots |
LCD Display Video Resolution | - | 1280 x 720 |
Other Display Features | - | Playback Mode Normal Play, Slide Show, Category Selection, Calendar, Thumbnails 12, 30, Calendar Display Yes Menu / Zoom Lever, Show Histogram, Set Protection, Field of View 100%, Power Monitor Mode, Auto Power Monitor Mode, High-angle Mode |
connectivity features |
HDMI | Yes | - |
USB | Yes | - |
storage and power features |
Card Type | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Power Supply | Battery charger BC-VW1supplied, AC Adaptor AC-PW20AM*5 | - |
Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
Battery Life | Approx. 330 images CIPA standard | 320 h |
Number of Batteries | 1 | - |
Inbuilt Memory | - | 80 MB |
Upgradable Memory | - | Yes |
audio and video features |
Audio Features | MPEG-4 AAC-LC | - |
Video Format | MP4 | - |
Microphone | - | Mono |
Speaker | - | Mono |
modes and functions features |
Shooting Modes | Single-shot, Continuous shooting, Speed-priority continuous shooting, Self-timer | Mode Dial / Mode Button Intelligent Auto, P, M, Panorama Shot, Scene, Creative Control, Portrait, Scenery |
Scene Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Hand-held Night Shot | Soft Skin, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby 1, Baby 2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky |