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Sony Alpha NEX-C3
  • Type

    Mirrorless

  • Effective pixels

    16.2 MP

  • Size

    APS-C

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Key points

ISO max

12800

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

1.5 x

Display size

3 in

Range

12 m

Interchangeable lens

Yes

Flip-out screen

Yes

Audio

Yes

Eye-Fi compatible

Yes

Minimum shutter speed

30 s

Weak points

Image stabilization

No

Integrated lens

No

Internal Flash

No

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Technical specifications

General
Type Mirrorless
Available Yes
Release date (US) June 2011
Street price (US) 599.99 $
Released (FR) June 2011
Colors
Grey
Black
Pink
Sensor
Effective pixels 16.2 MP
Type CMOS
Size APS-C
Area 23.4x15.6 mm
Processor BIONZ
Optics
Integrated lens No
Interchangeable lens Yes
Lens mount Sony E
Focal length multiplier 1.5 x
Minimum shutter speed 30 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 920000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen Yes
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
10 seconds (3 pictures)
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Size and weight
60 in
33 in
110 in
225 oz
Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Height 60 in
Width 110 in
Deep 33 in
Weight 225 oz
Image
Max resolution 4912x3264 pixels
Ratio 3:2
16:9
ISO min 100
ISO max 12800
White balance presets 6
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization No
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Number of focus points 25
Flash
Internal Flash No
Modes Auto
Fill-in
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Second curtain (rear)
Slow Sync
Range 12 m
External flash Yes
Video
Format MPEG4
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1280x720 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 30 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
Memory card support Yes
Type Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible Yes
Remote control No
Audio Yes
Headset jack Smart Accessory Terminal
NFC No



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