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HDR-NX3D1

2011 HD camcorder with 12x (2D), 10x (3D) optical zoom, optical SteadyShot.

3DBSI-CMOS12x (2D), 10x (3D)3.5" screen

Overview

The HDR-NX3D1 is a 2011 high-definition camcorder in Sony's HDR line, recording to 3d. It pairs a 1/4" 7.1MP BSI-CMOS x2 sensor with a 12x (2D), 10x (3D) optical zoom. Stabilization is optical. There is no viewfinder.

Specifications

Every row names its source. Hold a pointer on a manual source to read the line it comes from.

Optics

Optical zoom12x (2D), 10x (3D)Buyers guide
35mm equivalent29.8mmBuyers guide
Focal length2.9-34.8mmBuyers guide
Lens threadNoBuyers guide
SteadyShotOpticalBuyers guide
LightFlashBuyers guide

Imaging and display

Image sensor1/4" 7.1MP BSI-CMOS x2Buyers guide
LCD3.5" 16:9 1.2MP touchBuyers guide
ViewfinderNoBuyers guide

Audio

AudioDolby 5.1 + mic jack + headphone jackBuyers guide
Accessory shoeAIS + XLRBuyers guide

Storage and transfer

Built-in memory96GBBuyers guide

Market

Video standardNTSC (assumed, not stated in the source)Unchecked

Features

Dolby 5.1, Flash, Headphone jack, Microphone input, Accessory shoe, Touchscreen.

The 2011 Sony lineup

Ranked by output, then Sony's own market tier, then optical zoom. The HDR-NX3D1 sits 14 of 20.

Sources

  1. Rows marked Buyers guide: Sony Handycam complete buyers guide, a community spreadsheet. A manual or maker source replaces it wherever we have one.

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