| key specs |
| Camera Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 14.2 MP | 20.1 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Display Type | TFT LCD | - |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Touchscreen | - | No |
| general |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | NEX 3K 14.2MP DSLR Camera | SLT A58Y 20.1MP DSLR Camera |
| Model Name | NEX 3K | SLT A58Y |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 14.2 MP | 20.1 MP |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 117.2 x 62.6 x 33.4 mm | 95.5 x 128.6 x 77.7 mm |
| Weight | 239 GM | 492 GM |
| Face Detection | Yes | - |
| Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
| Ports | HDMI, USB | HDMI output Type C mini-pin connector |
| Model Number | - | Alpha SLT-A58Y |
| SLR Variant | - | Body With Dt 18 - 55 Mm F3.5 - 5.6 Sam Ii And Dt 55 - 200 Mm F4 - 5.6 Sam |
| Tripod Socket | - | Yes |
| sensor features |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 23.4x15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.6 mm |
| Maximum ISO | 12800 ISO | - |
| Maximum FPS | 29.97 | - |
| Sensor Technology | APS HD CMOS | - |
| Other Sensor Features | - | Type CMOS with Primary Color Filter, Dust Reduction Charge Protection Coating on Image Sensor and Image Sensor Shift Mechanism |
| lens features |
| Compatible Lens | Sony E-mount lenses | - |
| Color Filter | Primary RGB Color Filter | Primary RGB Color Filter |
| Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | - | Sony A-mount, Minolta / Konica Minolta Lenses |
| Optical Zoom | - | 3x |
| Manual Focus | - | Yes |
| focus features |
| Focus Mode | AF-S Single-shot AF / AF-C Continuous AF selectable | Single-shot AF AF-S, Continuous AF AF-C, Automatic AF AF-A |
| 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 | - |
| White Balancing | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C. temp./Filter 2500- 9900k with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation | Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C.Tem , C.Filter , Custom |
| 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 | Focus Areas Selection Wide Area 15-point Local Frame Selection Zone, Spot, Local Selectable, Predictive Focus for Moving Subjects, Auto Focus Lock, Eye-start AF, Sensitivity Range EV -1 to 18 ISO100 Equivalent, F2.8 Lens Aattached, AF Illuminator Built-in, Flash Type 1 - 5 m, 15-points AF System with 3 Cross Sensors |
| exposure features |
| Exposure Mode | Programmed AE iAUTO, P, Aperture priority A, Shutter-speed priority S, Manual M | Automatic |
| AE Lock/Exposure Lock | Yes | - |
| Spot Meter | Yes | - |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2.0EV in 1/3EV steps | Still images -3 to +3 EV 0.3 EV Steps, Movies -2 to +2 EV 0.3 EV Steps |
| Dynamic Range Adjustment | Yes | - |
| Manual Exposure | - | Yes |
| shutter features |
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled, vertical traverse, focal-plane type | Electronically-controlled, Vertical-traverse, Focal-plane |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb | 1/4000 sec |
| Self-timer | Yes | No |
| Continuous Shots | Continuous mode max. 2.3 fps, Speed-priority continuous mode max 7 fps *3 | - |
| flash features |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| External Flash | Yes | - |
| Flash Modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. | Flash Off, Auto Flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Red-eye Reduction On / Off Selectable |
| Flash Compensation | 2EV in 1/3 EV steps | 2 to +2 EV 0.3 EV Steps |
| Other Flash Features | External flash supplied, attachable to Smart Accessory Terminal | Auto Pop-up, Built-in Flash, Guide Number 10 Meters at ISO 100, Recycling Time 4 sec |
| image features |
| Image Format | JPEG DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.2 format, RAW & JPEG | JPEG DCF 2.0, EXIF 2.3, MPF Baseline Compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.3 |
| Aspect Ratio | 32, 169 | 32, 169 |
| Gross Pixel | 14.6 MP | - |
| Red Eye Reduction | On/Off selectable for Autoflash and fill-flash mode | - |
| Image Sizing | L 4592 x 3056 14M, M 3344 x 2224 7.4M, S 2288 x 1520 3.5M | - |
| Still Image Size | 1280 x 720 | - |
| Smile Detection | Selectable from 3 steps | - |
| HDR Support | - | Yes |
| display features |
| Display Type | TFT LCD | - |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display Resolution | 921,600 dots | - |
| LCD Display | Xtra Fine LCD | - |
| LCD Display Image Resolution | 921600 dots | - |
| Touch Screen | - | No |
| Other Display Features | - | 100% Field View, Coverage 100%, 1200 Zone Evaluative Metering |
| connectivity features |
| HDMI | Yes | - |
| USB | Yes | - |
| Wifi | - | No |
| storage and power features |
| Card Type | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC memory card | - |
| Power Supply | Battery charger BC-VW1supplied, AC Adaptor AC-PW20AM*5 | - |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Battery Life | Approx. 330 images CIPA standard | - |
| Number of Batteries | 1 | - |
| audio and video features |
| Audio Features | MPEG-4 AAC-LC | - |
| Video Format | MP4 | AVCHD 2.0, MP4 |
| Video Resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 |
| modes and functions features |
| Shooting Modes | Single-shot, Continuous shooting, Speed-priority continuous shooting, Self-timer | - |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Hand-held Night Shot | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight |
| viewfinder features |
| View Finder | - | Yes |
| View Finder Type | - | 1.0 cm 0.39 Type Electronic Viewfinder Color, Xtra Fine |
| Other Viewfinder Features | - | 1.0 cm 0.39 Type, Electronic Viewfinder Color, Xtra Fine, Diopter Control -4.0 to +4.0 m |