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| Model Name: | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
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| Photo Gallery URL: | Photo Gallery |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
| General | |
| Model Number: | NEX-C3 |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $599.99 |
| Street Price: | $596.98 |
| Date Available: | 2011-08-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: | 17.5 oz (497 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Weight Includes Kit Lens? | Yes |
| Size: | 4.3 x 2.4 x 1.3 in. (110 x 60 x 33 mm) |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Total Megapixels: | 16.5 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor Size (dia.): | 1.12" |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor-shift Stabilized: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, Other), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, 3:2), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, Other), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, 3:2), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
| Video Capture | |
| Movie Mode: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1280x720, 640x480 |
| Movie Frame Rate: | 30, 30 |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 |
| Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Sony E-mount |
| Kit Lens: | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
| Normal Focus Range: | 25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | |
| Filter Thread: | 49mm |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection |
| Face Detection: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Electronic Viewfinder | |
| Electronic Viewfinder: | No |
| Electronic Viewfinder Type: | (Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) |
| Display | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution: | 921,600 dots |
| OLED Screen: | |
| Touchscreen: | |
| Articulating LCD: | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 11.8x |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 30 - 1/4000 |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program AE: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro,Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), 2D/3D Sweep Panorama |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds |
| Time Lapse: | |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7 m / 23 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
| Flash Exp Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Ext Flash Connection: | Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| File System: | FAT32 |
| DCF Compliant: | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Composite Video Out: | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable: | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Built-In Wi-fi: | |
| Computer/Printer: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No |
| Remote Control Type: | |
| Other Connection: | Mini HDMI (Type C), Mic via Smart Accessory Terminal |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FW50 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| CIPA Rating: | 400 |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | 720p HD Video, Picture Effects, Photo Creativity, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, 5.5fps Full-res Burst Mode. Available in Silver, Black or Pink. |
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