Attribute | Value |
General |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Brand | Sony |
Manufacturer url | https://www.sony.com/ |
Model number | NEX-C3 |
Alternate model number(s) | Add |
Camera format | Compact System Camera |
Release year | 2011 year |
Tripod mount | + |
Length | 110 mm |
Width | 33 mm |
Height | 60 mm |
Weight | 497 g |
Waterproof | - |
Waterproof depth | Add |
Predecessor | Add |
Successor | Add |
Image Sensor |
Sensor type | CMOS |
Sensor manufacturer | Sony |
Effective megapixels | 16.2 MP |
Sensor format | APS-C |
Sensor area | 365.04 mm² |
Sensor width | 23.4 mm |
Sensor height | 15.6 mm |
Approximate pixel pitch | 4.76 micron |
Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5 x |
Aspect ratio | 3:2, 16:9 |
Color filter type | RGBG |
Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
Self-cleaning | + |
Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
On-sensor phase detect | - |
Dxo sensor score | 73 |
Dxo color depth score | 22.7 bit |
Dxo dynamic range score | 12.2 evs |
Dxo maximum effective iso score | 1,083 iso |
Image Capture |
Image resolution | - 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
- 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
- 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
- 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
- 2448 x 1376(3.4 mp 16:9)
- 2448 x 1624(4.0 mp other)
- 3568 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
- 3568 x 2368(8.4 mp other)
- 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
- 4912 x 2760(13.6 mp 16:9)
- 4912 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
- 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
- 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
|
Image file format | - jpeg
- raw (arw 2.2)
- raw+jpeg
|
Continuous-mode | 5.5 fps |
Video Capture |
Can take movies | + |
Movie resolution | |
Movie max framerate | Add |
Image Storage |
Movie file format | MP4 |
Composite video out | - |
Ntsc/pal switchable video | Add |
Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
Hd video out | + |
Hd video connection | HDMI |
Lens and Optics |
Lens mount | Sony E |
Lens | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 27.00 - 83.00 mm |
Focal length (actual) | 18.00 - 55.00 mm |
Zoom ratio | 3 x |
Aperture range | 0.18 - 0.29 f |
Integrated nd filter | - |
Min focus range | 25 cm |
Macro focus range | Add |
Filter thread | 49 mm |
Thread type | Add |
Optical image stabilization | + |
Digital zoom | Add |
Digital zoom values | Add |
Auto Focus |
Auto focus | + |
Auto focus type | Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection |
Auto focus assist light | + |
Manual focus | + |
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder | LCD |
Viewfinder type | (Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) |
Focus peaking | - |
Evf resolution | Add |
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | Add |
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | Add |
Display |
Eye-level viewfinder | - |
Rear display | + |
Rear display size | 3 inch |
Rear display resolution | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen | - |
Articulating screen | + |
Tilt swivel screen | Add |
Selfie screen | Add |
Max playback zoom | 11 x |
Top deck display | - |
Exposure |
Maximum iso (native) | Add |
Minimum iso (native) | Add |
Iso settings | Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. |
Auto iso mode | + |
White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- color temp./ filter (2500 – 9900k with 19-step magenta/green compensation)
- custom
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent
- incandescent
- shade
|
Shutter speed range | 1/4000 - 30 s |
Bulb mode | + |
Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Explosure metering modes | 49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program auto exposure | + |
Aperture priority | + |
Shutter priority | + |
Full manual exposure | + |
Creative exposure modes | Portrait, Landscape, Macro,Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering) |
Self timer | |
Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
High resolution composite | - |
Flash |
Built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | - autoflash
- fill-flash
- rear sync.
- red-eye reduction
- slow sync.
|
Flash guide number (iso 100) | 7 m |
Flash range description | Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 |
Max flash sync | 1/160 s |
Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External flash connection | Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) |
Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
Usable memory types | |
Uhs support | Add |
Other memory | Add |
Dual card slots | - |
Raw capture support | + |
Uncompressed format | |
Included memory | Add |
Included memory type | Add |
Connectivity |
Built-in wi-fi | - |
NFC | Add |
Bluetooth | - |
Built-in gps | - |
Microphone jack | - |
Headphone jack | - |
External connections | |
Pictbridge compliant | + |
Dpof compliant | + |
Remote control | - |
Connections (extended) | - mic via smart accessory terminal
- mini hdmi (type c)
|
Performance Timing |
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.97 s/frame |
Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.94 s/frame |
Camera penalizes early shutter press | + |
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 5.5 fps |
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 10 frames |
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.43 s |
Shutter lag (full af, tele) | 0.42 s |
Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.23 s |
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.71 s |
Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.11 s |
Shutter lag (notes) | Multi-area full AF lag: 0.456s |
Startup time | 1.2 s |
Play -> record time | 0.8 s |
Flash cycle time, full power | 2.6 s |
Power |
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 400 shots |
Battery form factor | Proprietary NP-FW50 |
Usable battery types | |
Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
Software |
Included software | - image data converter sr
- image data lightbox sr)
- software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
|
Os compatibility | - mac os x (v.10.3 +)
- windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
|
Miscellaneous |
Notes and features | 720p HD Video, Picture Effects, Photo Creativity, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer |