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| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Pentax Q10
Q vs Q10 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | NEX-C3 | Q |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $599.99 | $749.95 |
| Street Price: | $559.47 | $695.00 |
| Date Available: | 2011-08-01 | 2011-09-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
17.5 oz
(497 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
8.5 oz
(241 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.3 x
2.4 x
1.3 in. (110 x 60 x 33 mm) |
3.9 x
2.3 x
1.2 in. (98 x 58 x 31 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 12.4 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 365.04mm2 (23.40mm x 15.60mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.76 microns | 1.54 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 5.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 73 | 47 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | 20.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | 11.1 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,083 | 189 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 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) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 2688 x 2016 (5.4 MP, 4:3), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1512 (4.1 MP, 16:9), 2016 x 2016 (4.1 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit DNG RAW |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 | MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony E | Pentax Q |
| Lens: | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | 01 Standard Prime smc Pentax 8.5mm f/1.9 AL [IF] |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 47mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 8.5mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) | f/1.9 - f/8.0 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | 40.5mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | ||
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection | Contrast Detection: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), AF Continuous, AF Face Detection, Manual; Auto 25 Point, User-Selectable, Center |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | (Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) | Optional O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount) |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 11.8x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 125 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. | Auto (125-6400), 125-6400, 1/3 steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro,Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), 2D/3D Sweep Panorama | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Quick Macro (JPG only), Pet, Kids, Forest, Surf & Snow, HDR (JPG only), Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye, Soft |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 | Lens dependent. GN of 7m at ISO 200. |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -2 to +1 EV |
| External Flash Connection: | Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG | 12-bit DNG RAW |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 | MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C), Mic via Smart Accessory Terminal | HDMI out (Type D, Micro) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.97 | 1.39 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.94 | 1.72 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | 3 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 6 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.43 seconds | 0.71 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.42 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.226 seconds | 0.274 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.71 seconds | 1.16 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.114 seconds | 0.082 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Multi-area full AF lag: 0.456s | Full Autofocus lag: Multi-area AF mode = 0.735s |
| Startup Time: | 1.2 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | 1.0 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.6 seconds | 3.1 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 400 shots | 230 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FW50 | Proprietary D-LI68 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR) | Software CD-ROM S-SW115 (includes SilkyPix) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 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. | World's smallest, lightest Interchangeable Lens Camera. Sensor-shift IS, dust reduction, full HD movies, HDR mode. Available in black or white. |
