Product Details
Sony NEX-C3 Black Digital SLR Camera With 16mm F2.8 Lens, Model NEXC3AB
The performance of a DSLR in about half the size and weight. With the new Photo
Creativity interface, you can take professional-grade pictures without having
to be a professional photographer. Enjoy gorgeous HD movies,1 astounding low-light
pictures, continuous shooting up to 5.5 fps, incredible panorama shots, and
Live View on a tilting 3.0-inch LCD.
Features:
- Smallest in class
This is the world’s smallest interchangeable lens digital still camera
using an APS-C size sensor (as of June 2011). We removed the conventional
mirror box, AF sensor and viewfinder, reducing the “flange back”
distance from 44.5 mm to 18 mm. The result has all the quality of an a DSLR,
in about half the size and weight
- Interchangeable lenses
Compatible with Sony’s E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses designed
specifically for a compact interchangeable lens cameras. Opens up a world
of creative options
- APS-C size HD image sensor
The same sensor format that Sony builds into the full-sized a DSLRs. With
13 times the area of the typical image sensor, APS-C makes the difference
between “snapshots” and “photographs,” delivering an exceptional
combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds
- HD movie recording
Capture vivid, lifelike HD movies in the PC-friendly MP4 format. Shoot 720/30p
high definition or standard definition 480/30p
- 16.2 megapixel resolution
You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Thanks to the APS-C sensor
size and Sony Exmor™ APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high
resolution with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise
- Up to 5.5 frames per second
Capture the decisive moment in sports and get the ideal baby photo. Up to
5.5 fps continuous shooting at full 16.2 MP resolution with exposure and focus
fixed at the first frame. Standard continuous shooting at up to 2.5 fps
- ISO 12800 sensitivity
Incredibly clear low-light pictures without sacrificing detail. As of June
2011, this is best-in-class performance, made possible by low-noise Exmor™
APS HD CMOS image sensor and refined BIONZ® image processor
- 3D Sweep Panorama™ Mode
Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep
across the panorama, the camera records separate right-eye and left-eye images
that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television4. Records both JPEG
and MPO file formats
- Sweep Panorama
Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically
or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and
stitching them together. Up to 23 MP image size. Up to 202 degrees maximum
sweep angle (16mm focal length)
- Anti Motion Blur mode
Corrects for subject movement to capture amazingly clean and sharp images
in low light. The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures
six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six creates
a single image that minimizes subject blur
- Hand-held Twilight Mode
Get cleaner and sharper nighttime pictures—beyond the capability of traditional
cameras—without using flash or a tripod. The camera leverages the large,
APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining
the data from all six creates a single image of extraordinary detail and low
noise
- Auto HDR built into camera
High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography captures more scene contrast than a single
exposure can handle by combining the best highlight detail from one shot and
the best shadow detail from another for one incredible shot. Until recently,
you needed a computer and editing software. Sony builds HDR in. Handles severe
backlighting and other high-contrast scenes. Captures in a split second. (Recommended
for still subjects.)
- Live View LCD
The LCD monitor is active full-time for composing shots. Provides a what-you-see-is-what-you-get
preview of white balance, focus, depth of field, exposure and 100% framing
accuracy, plus informative on-screen displays
- Tiltable 3” LCD screen
Empowers your photography with a different point or view. Tilts down 45°
and up 80° to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise be
hit-or-miss
- 921K pixel TruBlack™ LCD screen
Sony’s Xtra Fine LCD™ monitor has best-in-class resolution (as of
June 2011). The TruBlack™ screen includes a special resin layer to suppress
internal reflections, increase contrast compared to conventional LCDs. Sunny
Weather mode boosts visibility even further in bright sunlight
- Fast Auto Focus
Some cameras in this class are slow to focus. That can make you miss the shot
on fast-moving subjects like sports and unpredictable subjects like pets and
babies. Sony’s fast Contrast Auto Focus system typically takes just 0.3
seconds. Also offers continuous Auto Focus when shooting movies
- Intelligent Auto Focus
Pre-focuses as you compose the shot, further reducing focusing time to a bare
minimum
- iAUTO (Intelligent Auto) mode
Unifies and simplifies Sony intelligent technologies. Takes advantage of Intelligent
Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology, and Optical SteadyShot™
image stabilization without leaving auto mode so you always get the best shot
- On-screen Help Guide
Provides ready reference, explains the camera’s modes and settings. Walks
you through camera operation so you get the best shot. Helps you advance from
basic operation to greater sophistication
- On-screen Shooting Tips
Offers expert advice so you can shoot like a pro
- Control Wheel + Customizable Soft Keys
Unlike cameras that bristle with knobs, buttons and dials, the NEX-C3 features
a simple turn-and-click Control Wheel and context-sensitive Soft Keys. It’s
elegant, uncluttered and intuitive
- Sony Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor
Conventional image sensors use only a handful of analog-to-digital (A/D) converters,
which can slow you down. The NEX-C3 Exmor™ sensor provides 4,912 column-parallel
A/D converters. You get fast response, superb image clarity
- BIONZ® image processor
The brains of the camera is a refined version of Sony’s BIONZ image processor.
Its chroma noise reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even
at ISO 12800 sensitivity. Also enables fast processing for up to 5.5 fps continuous
shooting of data-intensive 16.2 megapixel images, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama and
6 image layering
- Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
Dynamic Range Optimizer improves results with backlit subjects and recovers
details hidden in shadows. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice of five
operating levels and Off
- Accepts a DSLR A-mount lenses
Using the LA-EA1 adaptor (sold separately), you can attach the full selection
of a A-mount system lenses, which includes 34 current models and an installed
base of millions of lenses worldwide. Operational restrictions apply
- 25-point Auto Focus
25 sensors cover a very wide area of the scene, for accurate focusing even
when the subject is far from the center of the frame
- Multi-segment metering
Optimizes exposure based on 49 segments. Choice of Multi, Center and Spot
metering accommodates a full range of shooting situations
- Manual Focus Assist
Greatly magnifies the viewfinder image when you touch the focus ring, making
it easy to get razor-sharp images. Works with E-mount lenses only
- Peaking for Precise Focus
The Peaking function makes precise manual focusing much easier by highlighting
the edges that are in focus in your choice of three colors ( white, red, or
yellow). This is especially helpful during macro or portrait photography where
your focal plane can make or break your shot
- RAW image capture
The NEX-C3 saves your pictures as compact JPEG files or ultra-high quality
RAW files. RAW files save images prior to de-mosaicing, white balance, sharpness
and color enhancement. This retains maximum latitude for enhancing the image
on your PC
- “Background Defocus” control
Cameras with APS-C sensors take beautiful pictures because they can blur the
background. That helps make your subject stand out as the center of attention
in portrait photography. But you’ve had to know about aperture f-stops
and shutter speeds. Now Sony makes it easy. Simply turn the Control Wheel
one way for backgrounds in focus, the other for background defocus
- Accepts image stabilized lenses
Selected E-mount lenses incorporate Optical SteadyShot® image stabilization
to combat the effects of camera shake. Building stabilization into the lenses
enables the camera body to be remarkably thin and light
- Powerful supplied software
To help you refine and manage your images, the camera is equipped with computer
software including Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR and Picture
Motion Browser (PMB)
- Face Detection technology
The camera can automatically detect up to eight individual faces and adjust
focus, exposure, white balance and flash to help deliver crisp, properly lit
images of family and friends. Can prioritize children or adults
- Smile Shutter™ technology
Captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply select the Smile Shutter™
mode and the camera takes the picture automatically. You can prioritize children
or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity
- HDMI® output for HD viewing
Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV. The camera
includes an HDMI® output. In addition, the BRAVIA® Sync system works
with compatible Sony® BRAVIA HDTVs enabling you to control camera playback
using the television’s remote
- Eight Scene Selection Modes
These help you get the shot by optimizing the camera for specific shooting
situations. Select from Portrait, Sports, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night
View, Night Portrait and Hand-held Night Shot modes
- Six Creative Style settings
Control how the camera processes your images with six finishing styles: Standard,
Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and B&W. You can even fine-tune contrast,
saturation, and sharpness to your personal taste
- Photo Creativity interface
The Photo Creativity interface enables you to easily enjoy the creative expression
of SLR-quality digital imaging. Changes can be combined/removed and viewed
in real time on the LCD making it a breeze to make adjustments. Choose from
seven different Photo Creativity functions using the convenient control wheel
and center button: Picture Effect, Background Defocus Control, Soft Skin Effect,
Color, Brightness, Vividness, and Self-timer / Continuous Advance
- Picture Effect mode
There are 7 types (11 variations) of picture effects to choose from: Posterization
(Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color,Retro Photo, Partial Color(R), Partial
Color(G), Partial Color(B), Partial Color(Y), High-key, High Contrast Monochrome,
Toy Camera. Each is unique and each give you a new and exciting way to make
your images and videos pop
- P/A/S/M operating modes
The NEX-C3 offers a full range of controls from the beginner's iAUTO mode
to P/A/S/M: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. On-screen
prompts help you refine your skills, build your confidence and exercise greater
creative control
- Anti-Dust Technology
Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently
clear pictures. First a static-free coating on the sensor's low-pass filter
helps repel dust. Then vibration automatically dislodges dust from the sensor
- Up to 400 Shots of battery life
Take up to 400 shots on a single charge with Sony® lithium ion Stamina™
battery power. Sony's InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables you to see the
percent of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in confidence
- Supplied detachable flash
To help you shoot more effectively in formal portraits, the supplied flash
has a Guide Number of
- Dual Format Media Card Slot
For cost-effective, convenient storage and sharing of your images, the camera
accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC
media (Class 4 or higher recommended). (Memory card is required. All are sold
separately.)
- PhotoTV HD compatibility
Optimizes compatible BRAVIA® televisions for gorgeous display of digital
pictures
- Index and Slide Show Display
Quickly review your photos using 6- or 12-frame index views, or as an automatic
slide show with fade-in/fade-out effect
- Supplied accessories
The kit includes a NP-FW50 Lithium ion rechargeable battery, BC-VW1 battery
charger, Mini B USB cable, software CD and shoulder strap
Specifications:
Camera
- Lens Compatibility: Sony E-mount lens, (Sony A-mount lenses when
used with LA-EA1 lens adaptor)
- Lens Mount: Sony E-mount
- Camera Type: Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera
Imaging Sensor
- Imaging Sensor: Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
- Processor: BIONZ™ image processor
- Anti Dust: Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic
vibration mechanism
- Pixel Gross: Approx. 16.5 megapixels
- Effective Picture Resolution: Approx. 16.2 megapixels
- Focal Length Conversion Factor: 1.5x
- Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
Recording
- Media Type: Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX
Duo™ media SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
- Color Space: sRGB, AdobeRGB
- Still Image Mode: JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
- Still Image Size 16:9: L (14M): 4912 X 2760 M (7.1M): 3568 X 2000
S (3.4M): 2448 X 1376
- Still Image Size 3:2: L (16M): 4912 X 3264 M (8.4M): 3568 X 2368
S (4M): 2448 X 1624
- Video Format: MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
- Video Resolution: MP4 HD: 1280 x 720/ 30p MP4 VGA: 640 x 480/ 30p
- Audio Format: MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Optics/Lens
- Lens Type: E-mount 16mm F2.8
- Lens Mount Type: Sony E-mount
- Aperture (Max.): f/2.8
- Aperture (Min.): f/22
- Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 24mm (35mm equivalent)
- Filter Diameter: 49mm
- Lens Groups-Elements: 5 groups, 5 elements (1 aspheric surfaces)
- Minimum Focus Distance: 9.4" (0.24m)
- Aperture Blade: 7 blades (Circular aperture)
- Non-rotating Focusing Ring: No rotation
Viewfinder
- Magnification: 0.073x (APS-C)(when attached)
LCD Display
- LCD Type: 3.0” TFT Xtra Fine™ LCD (921,600 pixels) w/TruBlack™
technology
- Angle Adjustment: Up: Approx. 80 degrees, Down: Approx. 45 degrees
- Brightness Control: Auto (-2 to +2 step sunny weather)
- Coverage: 100%
- Live View: Yes, (Constant AF Live View)
- Real-time image adjustment display: Exposure Compensation, WB, Creative
Style
- Histogram: Yes (On/off)
- Peaking: Yes (MF only, Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off), (Color:
White/Red/Yellow)
- Grid Display: Yes (On/off)
- Customization: Brightness: Auto, Manual, Sunny Weather Display Color:
Black, White, Blue, Pink
Focus Control
- Focus System: Contrast AF
- Focus Points: 25 points
- AF Modes: Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual
Focus
- Focus Area: Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible
Spot AF
- Focus Sensitivity: 0 EV to +20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8
lens)
- Manual Focus Assist: Magnified display for precise manual focus
- Focus Features: Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock
- AF Illuminator: Built-in, LED type
Exposure System
- Picture Effect(s): Toy Camera,Pop Color,Posterization (Color),Posterization
(B/W)),Retro Photo,High-key,Partial Color(R),Partial Color(G),Partial Color(B),
Partial Color(Y),High Contrast Monochrome
- Auto Exposure Lock: Yes (AE Lock with focus lock)
- Color Temperature: 2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation
- Creative Style: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W
- D-Range Optimizer: Yes: (Auto, Level 1-5, off)
- Exposure Compensation: ±2.0 EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
- Exposure Settings: iAUTO, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A),
Shutter priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama (2D), Sweep Panorama (3D),
Anti Motion Blur, Picture Effect, Scene Selection
- ISO: Auto, 200 to 12800
- Metering: 49 Segment metering from CMOS image sensor
- Metering Modes: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
- Metering Sensitivity: 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens)
- Noise Reduction: Long exp.NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds
longer than 1 second)
- High ISO NR: (Auto/Weak)
- Scene Mode(s): Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset,
Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight
- White Balance Mode: Auto,Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent,
Flash, Setting the color temperature, Color Filter, Custom
Drive System
- Burst Buffer: JPEG (Fine: 14 shots, Standard: 18 shots), RAW (6 shots),
RAW+JPEG (6 shots)
- Continuous Shooting Speed: Continuous (2.5fps) Speed Priority (5.5fps)
- Drive Mode: Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority, Self-timer,
Continuous Self-timer, Bracketing
- Flash Sync Speed: 1/160 seconds
- Self-timer: 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay, (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames)
- Shutter Speeds: 1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulb
- Shutter Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane
shutter
Flash
- Flash Bracketing: 3 frames, 1/3, 2/3EV steps selectable
- Flash Compensation: +/-2EV,1/3EV steps
- Flash Coverage: FOV coverage up to 16 mm (in the focal length)
- Flash Metering System: Pre-flash TTL
- Flash Modes: Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye
reduction
- Flash Type: Smart accessory terminal (HVL-F7S Flash Supplied)
- Guide Number: 7 (in meters at ISO 100)
- Recycling Time: Approx. 4 sec.
Advanced Features
- Face Detection: Off, Auto, Child Priority, Adult Priority
- Smile Shutter™ technology: Yes - Off, Slight, Normal, Big
- Advanced User Interface: Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen
Help Guide User-friendly function menu
- Anti Motion Blur: 6-image layering
- Auto High Dynamic Range: Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure
difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)
- Photo Creativity: Yes (via iAuto Mode)
- Shooting Tips: 80 expert advice shooting tips
- Sweep Panorama: Horizontal, Vertical, and 3D Panorama
Interface
- BRAVIA® Sync™: Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
- DVDirect: Yes, via USB
- HD Output: HDMI® (TypeC mini)
- Memory Card Slot: Dual slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG
HX Duo™ media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
- PhotoTV HD: Yes, with BRAVIA Sync™ enabled HDTV and HDMI®
cable
- USB Port(s): USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)
Power
- Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® NP-FW50 (7.2V)
- Number of Still Images: Approx. 400 images (CIPA standard)
Software
- Supplied Software: PMB (Picture Motion Browser) v5.2; Image Data
Converter SR v3.2; Image Data Lightbox SR v2.2
- Operating System Compatibility: Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), Windows
Vista SP2, Windows 7; Mac OS X (v10.3-v10.6), PMB is not compatible with Mac
OS
Approximate Dimensions:
- Height: 2-3/8"
- Width: 4-3/8"
- Depth: 1-5/16"
Approximate Weight:
- Unit: 7.9 oz
- Shipping: 2 lbs
Warranty Information:
- Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): One Year Parts
and Labor
- Extended Service Warranty Available: Click the warranty tab above
for details
Footnotes:
- Records in up to 29 minutes segments
- World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera utilizing
APS-C size sensor as of June 2011
- Requires 3D HDTV, HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) and active 3D glasses
sold sep
- Attaching Sony A-mount lens requires LA-EA1 adaptor (sold separately). Autofocus
available with SSM and SAM series lenses
- Compatible with BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ HDTVs connected via
HDMI®
- Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and
usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use
- Requires compatible BRAVIA® HDTV and cable sold sep
- Auto Focus function available with Sony E-Mount lenses and Sony A-mount
SSM and SAM series lenses
- Files compatible with iMovie® '09 or later on Mac. Software not compatible
with Mac OS® X
- Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep
