- APS-C 365.0mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-C3 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the NEX-C3.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Samsung ST66 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | NEX-C3 | ST66 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $599.99 | $119.00 |
Street Price: | $559.47 | $229.95 |
Date Available: | 2011-08-01 | 2012-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
17.5 oz
(497 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
3.6 oz (101 g) |
Size: |
4.3 x
2.4 x
1.3 in. (110 x 60 x 33 mm) |
3.5 x
2.1 x
0.7 in. (90 x 53 x 17 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 16.1 |
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 | 1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 73 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,083 | |
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) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1984 x 1488 (3.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.5 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
1280x720 (30p/15p)
640x480 (30p/15p) 320x240 (30p/15p) |
Movie File Format: | MP4 | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound |
Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sony E | n/a |
Lens: | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Samsung Zoom |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 25 - 125mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.5 - 22.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) | f/2.5 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - ??? |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 5x | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection | Contrast Detection: Multi AF, Centre AF, Face Detection AF, Object Tracking AF, Smart Face Recognition AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | (Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) | |
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 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 11.8x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | No |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection AE |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro,Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), 2D/3D Sweep Panorama | Picture-in-Picture, Live Panorama Smart Auto : Portrait, Night Portrait, Backlight Portrait, Night, Backlight, Landscape, White, NaturalGreen, BlueSky, Sunset, Macro, Macro Text, Macro Color, Tripod, Action, Fireworks Scene : Funny Face, Intelligent Portrait, Magic Frame, Beauty-Shot, Night, Landscape, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Beach&Snow |
Self Timer: | 2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds | 2, 10, Double seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 | Wide : 0.3m - 4.2m Tele : 0.5m - 1.6m (ISO AUTO) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | MP4 | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound |
Included Memory: | ||
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 | No |
Remote Control: | No | |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C), Mic via Smart Accessory Terminal | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.97 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.94 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.5 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | |
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 | |
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 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.71 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.114 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Multi-area full AF lag: 0.456s | |
Startup Time: | 1.2 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.6 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 400 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FW50 | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary 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) | |
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. | 720p Video, Live Panorama, Smart Auto 2.0, Magic Frame, Picture-in-Picture, Funny Face. Available in a range of vibrant and trendy colors. |