Sony NEX-C3

Sony NEX-C3

16.2Mpx, CMOS, 7.62 cm (3 ") LCD, 225 g, Pink, Kit

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
NEX-C3A/B
07-08-2011
DSLR Quality Images
Expert photography is easy
Be pleasantly surprised by the stylish and ultra-compact NEX-C3 that delivers imagery that belies expectations of a camera its size. Be impressed by ultra-sharp DSLR quality images with its Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor and BIONZ processor. This large sensor used also in Sony α system DSLR cameras enables truly amazing image quality with less noise in all shooting conditions, including low light.

Picture Effect
Images to your liking
Photography is more exciting on your NEX-C3 with Picture Effect. You can choose from a virtually unlimited range of artistic expression with advanced effects like Toy Camera, High Monochrome and Partial Color - a unique effect that lets you capture one particular color in an otherwise black-and-white image.

With Picture Effect, there's no need to manipulate your photos with image-editing software - you can create works of photographic art simply by releasing the shutter - and have the camera save them in JPEG format for you automatically.

Photo Creativity Interface
Even if you've never used an interchangeable-lens camera before, the NEX-C3's all-new "Photo Creativity" user interface allows you to express your creativity at a touch with instant access to menus for adjustments. Alter colour, brightness on images, or add a Soft Skin Effect or Background Defocus. It's so easy to operate - just use the on-screen tips, and preview how the applied effects will look on images using the LCD monitor, even when multiple effects are applied simultaneously.

HD Video Recording
Prolong every precious moment for repeat enjoyment on the NEX-C3. Apply Background Defocus with the camera’s large Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, while a dedicated ‘movie’ button enables one-touch recording. Also use Picture Effect for Partial Colour and High Contrast Monochrome effects to make unique movies.

3D Sweep Panorama
Be in awe of the beauty of scenery and landscapes on the NEX-C3. Sweep across the scene you want to capture for a panoramic 3D image to be created, with left and right views combined. Then play it back on a compatible 3D television to see the panoramic image just as you remember it live.

3” Tilt-able LCD
Photos in awkward spaces can now be captured with ease using the tilt-able LCD screen. Want to capture a low shot from the ground or a high shot above you? Whatever the angle, the NEX-C3’s variable angle screen helps you get those shots and more, while always keeping your images sharp.

Video

Full HD 
N
Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Video formats supported 
MP4

Technical details

Colour of product 
Pink
ISO sensitivity 
200, 1600, Auto
Weight 
225g
Flash guide number 
7m
Aperture range (F-F) 
-
Focal length range (f-f) 
-
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3
Camera shutter speed 
1/4000 - 30s
Camera shutter type 
Electronic
Compatible memory cards 
MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Contrast adjustment
Y
Display 
LCD
Dust-resistant
Y
Flash modes 
Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Slow synchronization
Internal memory 
-
Light exposure control
Program AE
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
16.2 MP
Optical zoom 
-
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Close-up (macro), Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
16.5 MP
Video capability 
Y
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
Y

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
921600 pixels
Field of view
100%
Vari-angle LCD display
Y
Touch screen 
N

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Auto / Manual
Digital zoom 
10x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
-
Image stabilizer 
Y

Camera

Camera type 
MILC
Photo effects 
Black&White, Vivid
Multi burst mode 
Y
3D compatibility 
Y

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE

Flash

Built-in flash 
N
Flash recharging time
4s

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported 
Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Prem
Mac operating systems supported 
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
440 shots
Battery capacity 
1080 mAh
Battery voltage 
8.4V

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Batteries included
Y
Battery charger included
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
4912 x 3264 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
4912 x 3264
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 16:9
Image sensor size (W x H)
23.5 x 15.6 mm

Weight & dimensions

Weight (including battery)
283g
Width 
10.96 cm
Depth 
3.3 cm
Height 
6 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Digital SLR 
N

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