Sony alpha NEX-C3 16.2 MP Compact Interchangeable Lens Camera with 18 mm-55 mm Lens, Black

Small Wonder

Get all the performance of a DSLR in about half the size and half the weight. The NEX-C3's exquisitely compact dimensions make it the smallest interchangeable lens camera in the world with a large, image enhancing APS-C size sensor3 — you'll want to take everywhere. Experience gorgeous HD movies1, astounding low-light pictures, continuous shooting up to 5.5 frames per second, incredible panorama shots and Live View on the tiltable 3" LCD.

Bigger Sensor, Better Pictures

Get the same sensor format as a full-sized a DSLR, minus the mass. Since the APS-C image sensor is 13 times the size of a typical sensor, you'll be taking 16.2MP photographs, not snapshots. Capture more attractive portraits and gorgeously blurred backgrounds. See better in low light thanks to the larger APS-C sensor and Sony Exmor™ APS HD CMOS technology.

World's Smallest and Lightest

The NEX-C3 delivers the quality of a DSLR in a compact camera that's ready to go wherever you go. At roughly half the size and half the weight of a conventional DSLR it's the world's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera (as of August 2012).

Photo Creativity Interface

Get creative with artistic SLR-quality digital imaging made easy by the Photo Creativity interface. Use the control wheel to access seven functions including: Picture Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Skin Effect, Color, Brightness, Vividness and Self-timer. Review changes in real time and even combine or remove selections, all on the 3.0" LCD.

Expect More from a Camera

Sony has always recognized that a digital camera could take pictures in ways that film cameras never dreamed of. That's why we've created new capabilities to take your photography further than ever. These include Sweep Panorama in 2D and 3D, Auto HDR, Handheld Twilight and Anti Motion Blur modes.

HD Movie

Capture vivid, lifelike HD movies in a PC-friendly MP4 format. The NEX-C3 gives you a choice of 720/30p high definition or standard definition 480/30p.

The Creativity of Changing Lenses

The beauty of SLR photography is the ability to change lenses to match your shooting situation. Now Sony brings that beauty to a compact camera. The NEX-C3 gives you a choice of dedicated E-mount lenses, plus a choice of 28 A-mount lenses via an adaptor, sold separately.

Features

	16.2Mp Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor
	BIONZ Image Processor
	3.0" Xtra Fine LCD with TruBlack
	18-55mm Wide-Angle Lens
	Sony E-mount Lens Mount
	Memory Stick & SD Media Slot
	HD 1280 x 720 Movies
	RAW Image Capture
	Live View on LCD
	ISO 12800 sensitivity
	Fast Auto Focus
	Accepts DSLR A-mount lenses
	Photo Creativity interface
	Anti-Dust Technology
	What's in the Box
	Sony alpha NEX-C3 16.2 MP Compact System Camera
	SEL1855 E-mount 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 lens
	Power cord
	USB cable (Mini B)
	Lens cap
	NP-FW50 Lithium ion rechargeable battery
	CD-ROM
	BC-VW1 Battery Charger
	Shoulder strap

Tech Specs

	Camera
	Lens Compatibility : Sony E-mount lens, (Sony A-mount lenses when used with LA-EA1 lens adaptor)
	Lens Mount : Sony E-mount
	Camera Type : Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera
	Optics/Lens
	Lens Type : E-mount 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
	Lens Mount Type : Sony E-mount
	Aperture (Max.) : f/3.5-5.6
	Aperture (Min.) : f/22-34
	Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : 27mm-82.5mm (35mm equivalent)
	Filter Diameter : 49mm
	Lens Construction : Metal
	Lens Groups-Elements : 9 groups, 11 elements (4 aspheric surfaces)
	Minimum Focus Distance : 9.8" (0.25m)
	Angle of View : 76o - 29o
	Aperture Blade : 7 blades (Circular aperture)
	Dimensions (Max. Diameter x Length) : 62 x 60mm
	Exterior Finish : Metal
	Internal Motor : Yes (Stepping motor)
	Lens Weight : 2.5oz (70g)
	Low Noise During Movie Capture : Excellent
	Maximum Magnification : 0.25x (APS-C)
	Non-rotating Focusing Ring : No rotation
	Focus Control
	Focus System : Contrast AF
	Focus Points : 25 points
	AF Modes : Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus
	Focus Area : Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF
	Focus Sensitivity : 0 EV to +20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens)
	Manual Focus Assist : Magnified display for precise manual focus
	Focus Features : Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock
	AF Illuminator : Built-in, LED type
	Flash
	Flash Bracketing : 3 frames, 1/3, 2/3EV steps selectable
	Flash Compensation : +/-2EV,1/3EV steps
	Flash Coverage : FOV coverage up to 16 mm (in the focal length)
	Flash Metering System : Pre-flash TTL
	Flash Modes : Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction
	Flash Type : Smart accessory terminal (HVL-F7S Flash Supplied)
	Guide Number : 7 (in meters at ISO 100)
	Recycling Time : Approx. 4 sec
	Weights and Measurements
	Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 4-3/8 × 2-3/8 × 1-5/16" (109.6 x 60.0 x 33.0mm) (W/H/D); 1 1/16" (25.9mm) excl grip and lens mount
	Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 7.9 oz (225g) (excl battery & media) Approx. 10.0 oz (283g) (w/battery & media)
	Service and Warranty Information
	Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor
	Imaging Sensor
	Imaging Sensor : Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
	Processor : BIONZ™ image processor
	Anti Dust : Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism
	Pixel Gross : Approx. 16.5 megapixels
	Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 16.2 megapixels
	Focal Length Conversion Factor : 1.5x
	Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters
	Viewfinder
	Magnification : 0.073x (APS-C)(when attached)
	Exposure System
	Picture Effect(s) : Toy Camera,Pop Color,Posterization (Color),Posterization (B/W)),Retro Photo,High-key,Partial Color(R),Partial Color(G),Partial Color(B), Partial Color(Y),High Contrast Monochrome
	Auto Exposure Lock : Yes (AE Lock with focus lock)
	Color Temperature : 2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation
	Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W
	D-Range Optimizer : Yes: (Auto, Level 1-5, off)
	Exposure Compensation : ±2.0 EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
	Exposure Settings : iAUTO, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama (2D), Sweep Panorama (3D), Anti Motion Blur, Picture Effect, Scene Selection
	ISO : Auto, 200 to 12800
	Metering : 49 Segment metering from CMOS image sensor
	Metering Modes : Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
	Metering Sensitivity : 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens)
	Noise Reduction : Long exp.NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (Auto/Weak)
	Scene Mode(s) : Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight
	White Balance Mode : Auto,Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Color Filter, Custom
	Advanced Features
	Face Detection : Off, Auto, Child Priority, Adult Priority
	Smile Shutter™ technology : Yes - Off, Slight, Normal, Big
	Advanced User Interface : Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu
	Anti Motion Blur : 6-image layering
	Auto High Dynamic Range : Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off
	Photo Creativity : Yes (via iAuto Mode)
	Shooting Tips : 80 expert advice shooting tips
	Sweep Panorama : Horizontal, Vertical, and 3D Panorama
	Power
	Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® NP-FW50 (7.2V)
	Number of Still Images : Approx. 400 images (CIPA standard)
	Recording
	Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
	Color Space : sRGB, AdobeRGB
	Still Image Mode : JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
	Still Image Size 16:9 : L (14M): 4912 X 2760 M (7.1M): 3568 X 2000 S (3.4M): 2448 X 1376
	Still Image Size 3:2 : L (16M): 4912 X 3264 M (8.4M): 3568 X 2368 S (4M): 2448 X 1624
	Video Format : MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
	Video Resolution : MP4 HD: 1280 x 720/ 30p MP4 VGA: 640 x 480/ 30p
	Audio Format : MPEG-4 AAC-LC
	LCD Display
	LCD Type : 3.0” TFT Xtra Fine™ LCD (921,600 pixels) w/TruBlack™ technology
	Angle Adjustment : Up: Approx. 80 degrees, Down: Approx. 45 degrees
	Brightness Control : Auto (-2 to +2 step sunny weather)
	Coverage : 100%
	Live View : Yes, (Constant AF Live View)
	Real-time image adjustment display : Exposure Compensation, WB, Creative Style
	Histogram : Yes (On/off)
	Peaking : Yes (MF only, Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off), (Color: White/Red/Yellow)
	Grid Display : Yes (On/off)
	Customization : Brightness: Auto, Manual, Sunny Weather Display Color: Black, White, Blue, Pink
	Drive System
	Burst Buffer : JPEG (Fine: 14 shots, Standard: 18 shots), RAW (6 shots), RAW+JPEG (6 shots)
	Continuous Shooting Speed : Continuous (2.5fps) Speed Priority (5.5fps)
	Drive Mode : Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority, Self-timer, Continuous Self-timer, Bracketing
	Flash Sync Speed : 1/160 seconds
	Self-timer : 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay, (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames)
	Shutter Speeds : 1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulb
	Shutter Type : Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
	Interface
	BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
	DVDirect : Yes, via USB
	HD Output : HDMI® (TypeC mini)
	Memory Card Slot : Dual slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
	PhotoTV HD : Yes, with BRAVIA Sync™ enabled HDTV and HDMI® cable
	USB Port(s) : USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)
	Software
	Supplied Software : PMB (Picture Motion Browser) v5.2; Image Data Converter SR v3.2; Image Data Lightbox SR v2.2
	Operating System Compatibility : Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7; Mac OS X (v10.3-10.6), PMB is not compatible with Mac OS