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Comparison of Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Alpha NEX-C3 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha NEX-5N ×
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha NEX-5NSony Alpha NEX-C3
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberNEX-5NNEX-C3
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20112011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111110
Width (mm)3833
Height (mm)5960
Weight (g)465497
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony NEX-5-
SuccessorSony NEX-5R-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor APS HDSony
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72365.04
Sensor width (mm)23.723.4
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.824.76
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7773
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.622.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.712.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,0791,083
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)
  • 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
  • .arw raw
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)105.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LCMP4
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony ESony E
LensSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.063
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2525
Filter thread (mm)4949
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 10
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face DetectionContrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Viewfinder type(Optional FDA-EV1S XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF or FDA-SV1 Optical Viewfinder)(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1411
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800.
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./filter
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500 – 9900k with 19-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, SunsetPortrait, Landscape, Macro,Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)77
Flash range descriptionBundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionSmart Accessory Terminal 2 (flash is detachable)Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable)
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .arw raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional rmt-dslr1 ir wireless
-
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • smart accessory terminal 2
  • mic via smart accessory terminal
  • mini hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.610.97
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.990.94
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)105.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)710
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.240.43
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.42
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.070.23
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.40.71
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.11
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag:Multi-area AF mode = 0.251sMulti-area full AF lag: 0.456s
Startup time (s)1.91.2
Play -> record time (s)1.10.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.12.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)430400
Battery form factorProprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50Proprietary NP-FW50
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • image data converter s
  • image data lightbox sr
  • pmb (picture motion browser)
  • image data converter sr
  • image data lightbox sr)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
Os compatibility
  • windows xp/vista/7; mac os x 10.3 or later. (pmb is windows only.)
  • mac os x (v.10.3 +)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features3", 921K-dot, Tilting Touchpanel LCD, Optional XGA OLED TruFinder EVF, 1080p60 AVCHD 2.0 Videos, 10fps Full-res Burst Mode720p HD Video, Picture Effects, Photo Creativity, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer



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