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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
NEX-C3 |
EOS M50 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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M50 |
Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$599.99 |
$799.99 |
Street Price: |
$559.47 |
$579.00 |
Date Available: |
2011-08-01 |
2018-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
17.5 oz
(497 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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17.1 oz
(484 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.3 x
2.4 x
1.3 in.
(110 x
60 x
33 mm)
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4.6 x
3.5 x
2.3 in.
(116 x
88 x
59 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.2 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
365.04mm2 (23.40mm x 15.60mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.76 microns |
3.72 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 16:9 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
73 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.7 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.2 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,083 |
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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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2), 2976 x 1984
(5.9 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1600
(3.8 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3368
(20.2 MP,
16:9), 3984 x 2240
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 2976 x 2240
(6.7 MP,
4:3), 2398 x 1344
(3.2 MP,
16:9), 5328 x 4000
(21.3 MP,
4:3), 3552 x 2664
(9.5 MP,
4:3), 2656 x 1992
(5.3 MP,
4:3), 2112 x 1600
(3.4 MP,
Other), 4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1), 2656 x 2656
(7.1 MP,
1:1), 1984 x 1984
(3.9 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1600
(2.6 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .CR3 14-bit RAW, C-RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.5 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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3840x2160 (24p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (120p/100p/60p/50p)
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Movie File Format: |
MP4 |
MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony E |
Canon EF-M |
Lens: |
Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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24 -
72mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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15 -
45mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/6.3 - f/40 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
49.0mm |
49.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection |
Hybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; 143/99 points, Face+Tracking AF, Zone AF, 1-point AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) |
0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, diopter correction, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,360,000 dots (786,666 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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1,620,000 dots
(540,000 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
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Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
11.8x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. |
Auto (100-6400), 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, expandable to 51200 |
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 (Ambience and White Priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Evaluative (384 zone), Center-weighted, Partial (6.4%), Spot (2.8%) |
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 |
Creative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Silent Mode); Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Water Painting Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, HDR Art (Standard/Vivid/Bold/Embossed)); Movie (Movie auto exposure, Movie manual exposure, Time-lapse movie) |
Self Timer: |
2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds |
10, 2 or custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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No |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
Auto (E-TTL II), Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings); Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
7.0 m /
23.0 ft.
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5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 |
GN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
.CR3 14-bit RAW, C-RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MP4 |
MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
Included Memory: |
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No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
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Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Mic via Smart Accessory Terminal |
Micro USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm external mic jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.97 |
0.35 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.94 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.38 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.5 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
36 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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10.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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10 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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10.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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10 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.43 seconds |
0.07 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.42 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.226 seconds |
0.060 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.71 seconds |
0.14 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.114 seconds |
0.053 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Multi-area full AF lag: 0.456s |
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Startup Time: |
1.2 seconds |
1.6 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.6 seconds |
3.2 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
400 shots |
235 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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235 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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85 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-FW50 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR) |
No disc is included; Canon software can be downloaded from their website. |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
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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. |
Available in black or white. |