- Launched: June 2011 Type: Compact system camera Sensor: APS-C 23.5 x 15.6mm CMOS Resolution: 16.2MP Kit lens: 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Movies: Standard HD
Key features
• The APS-C format 16.2 megapixel sensor is the same as you might find in a modern digital SLR, yet the NEX-C3 body is a fraction of the size.
• Sony NEX cameras take new E-mount lenses, though it’s also possible to attach Sony SLR A-mount lenses using an adaptor.
• Advanced ‘multi-frame imaging’ technology allows a number of specialised modes, including Sony’s pioneering Sweep Panorama and 3D Sweep Panorama (you need a 3D Bravia TV to view these).
• Auto HDR mode combines three separate exposures taken in quick succession into a single high dynamic range image.
• Handheld Twilight and Anti-Motion Blur modes combine six shots taken in quick succession to produce smooth, low noise images at high ISO settings and sharp images in low-light conditions.
• The 5.5fps continuous shooting speed is very good, though other models in the NEX range are faster and other makers are now matching or exceeding these speeds.
• The ‘Photo Creativity’ interface replaces technical terms with easy-to-understand alternatives, such as ‘background defocus’, ‘brightness’, and ‘colour’.
• In-camera ‘Picture Effects’ for both stills and movies, such as Partial Color, Retro and Toy Camera.
• The high-resolution rear LCD tilts vertically to make it easier to compose shots with the camera at waist level or slightly overhead.
Full specifications
- Sensor: 23.5 x 15.6mm APS-C format CMOS
- Megapixels: 16.1
- Kit lens: 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6
- Image stabilisation: Lens shift
- Autofocus: 25-point hybrid contrast-detection AF, manual focus
- Closest focus: 0.25m (18-55mm kit lens)
- Metering: Multi-segment, Centre-weighted, Spot
- ISO: 200-12800
- Shutter speeds: 30-1/4000sec
- LCD: 3-inch, 921K dots
- Viewfinder: No
- Flash: External (supplied), Guide No 7 at ISO 100
- Modes: Program AE, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, Manual, Scene modes
- Continuous shooting: 5.5fps for 14-18 JPEGs, 6 RAW files
- Movies: Standard HD 1280 x 720
- File types: JPEG, RAW, MP4
- Memory: Memory Stick Pro Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Battery life: 400 shots (CIPA)
- Dimensions: 109.6 x 60 x 33mm, 225g (body only)
Links
Sony UK press release
Sony UK product page