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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
NEX-C3 |
K-01 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$599.99 |
$899.95 |
Street Price: |
$559.47 |
$358.95 |
Date Available: |
2011-08-01 |
2012-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
17.5 oz
(497 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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21.6 oz
(611 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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4.8 x
3.1 x
2.3 in.
(122 x
79 x
58 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 |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.2 |
16.3 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
365.04mm2 (23.40mm x 15.60mm) |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.76 microns |
4.81 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.5x |
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 |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
73 |
79 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.7 |
23.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.2 |
12.9 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,083 |
1,135 |
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) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4224 x 2816
(11.9 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2688 x 1792
(4.8 MP,
3:2), 4352 x 3264
(14.2 MP,
4:3), 3840 x 2880
(11.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 2304 x 1728
(4.0 MP,
4:3), 4928 x 2776
(13.7 MP,
16:9), 4224 x 2376
(10.0 MP,
16:9), 3456 x 1944
(6.7 MP,
16:9), 2688 x 1512
(4.1 MP,
16:9), 3264 x 3264
(10.7 MP,
1:1), 2880 x 2880
(8.3 MP,
1:1), 2304 x 2304
(5.3 MP,
1:1), 1728 x 1728
(3.0 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, 12-bit DNG RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.5 |
5.9 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
640x480 (30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
MP4 |
MP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval Movie |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony E |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Lens: |
Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS, 5 elements in 4 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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61mm |
Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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40mm |
Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
1.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/22 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
49.0mm |
27.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
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No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection |
Contrast Detection: Auto 81 Point, User-Selectable, Center; AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), Face Detection AF, Tracking AF, Manual |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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921,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
11.8x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. |
Auto: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 100-25600, Auto ISO range selectable; Manual: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 100-25600 |
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 |
1/4000 - 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 |
1024-segment Multi, Center-weighted and 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 |
Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome (including film filters, infrared, sepia toning), Cross Processing; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color... |
Self Timer: |
2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds |
2, 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
Auto, Auto + Redeye, On, On + Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
7.0 m /
23.0 ft.
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12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 |
Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV
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External Flash Connection: |
Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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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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UHS-1 compliant |
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 |
MP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval Movie |
Included Memory: |
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0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
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No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
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 |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional Infrared |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Mic via Smart Accessory Terminal |
Mini HMDI (Type-C), 3.5mm stereo microphone input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.97 |
1.91 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.94 |
2.24 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.5 |
5.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
9 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.43 seconds |
0.80 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 |
0.105 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.71 seconds |
0.85 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.114 seconds |
0.120 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Multi-area full AF lag: 0.456s |
Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.768 second |
Startup Time: |
1.2 seconds |
2.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
1.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.6 seconds |
4.0 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
400 shots |
500 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-FW50 |
Proprietary D-LI90 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary D-LI90 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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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR) |
Software CD-ROM S-SW120 |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
Windows, Mac OS |
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. |
Machined aluminum frame under black, white or yellow exterior, 16MP APS-C sensor, Pentax K-Mount, Sensor-shift Shake and Dust Reduction (4-stops), 6fps Burst Mode, Full HD 1080p Movies, HDR mode, Focus peaking in manual focus mode. |