| HD movie recording: Capture vivid, lifelike
HD movies in the PC-friendly MP4 format. Shoot 720/30p high
definition or standard definition 480/30p |
| ISO 12800 sensitivity: Incredibly clear
low-light pictures without sacrificing detail. As of June 2011,
this is best-in-class performance, made possible by low-noise
Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor and refined BIONZ image processor |
| Anti Motion Blur mode: Corrects for subject
movement to capture amazingly clean and sharp images in low light.
The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures
six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all
six creates a single image that minimizes subject blur |
| On-screen Help Guide: Provides ready
reference, explains the camera's modes and settings. Walks you
through camera operation so you get the best shot. Helps you
advance from basic operation to greater sophistication |
| Manual Focus Assist: Greatly magnifies the
viewfinder image when you touch the focus ring, making it easy to
get razor-sharp images. Works with E-mount lenses only |
| Face Detection technology: The camera can
automatically detect up to eight individual faces and adjust
focus, exposure, white balance and flash to help deliver crisp,
properly lit images of family and friends. Can prioritize children
or adults |
| Picture Effect mode: There are 7 types (11
variations) of picture effects to choose from: Posterization
(Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial
Color(R), Partial Color(G), Partial Color(B), Partial Color(Y),
High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera |
| Up to 400 Shots of battery life: Take up to
400 shots on a single charge with Sony lithium ion Stamina battery
power. Sony's InfoLITHIUM battery system enables you to see the
percent of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in confidence |
| PhotoTV HD compatibility: Optimizes
compatible BRAVIA televisions for gorgeous display of digital
pictures |
| Interchangeable lenses: Compatible with
Sony's E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses designed
specifically for a compact interchangeable lens cameras. Opens up
a world of creative options |
| 16.2 megapixel resolution: You get
incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Thanks to the APS-C
sensor size and Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS technology, the camera
achieves high resolution with no penalty in low-light sensitivity
or sensor noise |
| 3D Sweep Panorama Mode: Capture vast scenic
vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the
panorama, the camera records separate right-eye and left-eye
images that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television4.
Records both JPEG and MPO file formats |
| Tiltable 3" LCD screen: Empowers your
photography with a different point or view. Tilts down 45deg. and
up 80deg. to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise
be hit-or-miss |
| Intelligent Auto Focus: Pre-focuses as you
compose the shot, further reducing focusing time to a bare minimum |
| On-screen Shooting Tips: Offers expert
advice so you can shoot like a pro |
| 25-point Auto Focus: 25 sensors cover a very
wide area of the scene, for accurate focusing even when the
subject is far from the center of the frame |
| Peaking for Precise Focus: The Peaking
function makes precise manual focusing much easier by highlighting
the edges that are in focus in your choice of three colors
(white/red/yellow). This is especially helpful during macro or
portrait photography where your focal plane can make or break your
shot |
| Accepts image stabilized lenses: Selected
E-mount lenses incorporate Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
to combat the effects of camera shake. Building stabilization into
the lenses enables the camera body to be remarkably thin and light |
| Smile Shutter technology: Captures a smile
the moment it happens. Simply select the Smile Shutter mode and
the camera takes the picture automatically. You can prioritize
children or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity |
| P/A/S/M operating modes: The NEX-C3 offers a
full range of controls from the beginner's iAUTO mode to P/A/S/M:
Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. On-screen
prompts help you refine your skills, build your confidence and
exercise greater creative control |
| Index and Slide Show Display: Quickly review
your photos using 6- or 12-frame index views, or as an automatic
slide show with fade-in/fade-out effect |
| Up to 5.5 frames per second: Capture the
decisive moment in sports and get the ideal baby photo. Up to 5.5
fps continuous shooting at full 16.2 MP resolution with exposure
and focus fixed at the first frame. Standard continuous shooting
at up to 2.5 fps |
| Sweep Panorama: Capture expansive landscapes
automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or
horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting
images and stitching them together |
| 921K pixel TruBlack LCD screen: Sony's Xtra
Fine LCD monitor has best-in-class resolution. The TruBlack screen
includes a special resin layer to suppress internal reflections,
increase contrast compared to conventional LCDs. Sunny Weather
mode boosts visibility even further in bright sunlight |
| iAUTO (Intelligent Auto) mode: Unifies and
simplifies Sony intelligent technologies. Takes advantage of
Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology and
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization without leaving auto mode
so you always get the best shot |
| Drive System: Burst Buffer |
JPEG (Fine: 14 shots, Standard: 18 shots), RAW
(6 shots), RAW+JPEG (6 shots) |
| Drive System: Contn. Shooting
Speed |
Continuous (2.5fps) Speed Priority (5.5fps) |
| Drive System: Drive Mode |
Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority,
Self-timer, Continuous Self-timer, Bracketing |
| Drive System: Flash Sync
Speed |
1/160 seconds |
| Drive System: Self-timer |
2-sec. or 10-sec. delay, (single, continuous 3
or 5 frames) |
| Drive System: Shutter Speeds |
1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulb |
| Drive System: Shutter Type |
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse,
focal-plane shutter |
| Lens Compatibility |
Sony E-mount lens, (Sony A-mount lenses when
used with LA-EA1 lens adaptor) |
| 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 |
| Recording: Media Type |
Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo
media SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card |
| Recording: Color Space |
sRGB, AdobeRGB |
| Recording: Still Image Mode |
JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Recording: Still Image Size
16:9 |
L (14M): 4912 X 2760, M (7.1M): 3568 X 2000, S
(3.4M): 2448 X 1376 |
| Recording: Still Image Size
3:2 |
L (16M): 4912 X 3264, M (8.4M): 3568 X 2368, S
(4M): 2448 X 1624 |
| Recording: Video Format |
MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)) |
| Recording: Video Resolution |
MP4 HD: 1280 x 720/ 30p MP4 VGA: 640 x 480/ 30p |
| Recording: Audio Format |
MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Interface: BRAVIA Sync |
Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV |
| Interface: DVDirect |
Yes, via USB |
| Interface: HD Output |
HDMI (TypeC mini) |
| Interface: Memory Card Slot |
Dual slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG
Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card |
| Interface: PhotoTV HD |
Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI
cable |
| Interface: USB Port(s) |
USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP) |
| Focus Control: Focus System |
Contrast AF |
| Focus Control: Focus Points |
25 points |
| Focus Control: AF Modes |
Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual
Focus, Manual Focus |
| Focus Control: Focus Area |
Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF,
Flexible Spot AF |
| Focus Control: Focus
Sensitivity |
0 EV to +20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8
lens) |
| Focus Control: Manual Focus
Assist |
Magnified display for precise manual focus |
| Focus Control: Focus Features |
Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock |
| Focus Control: AF Illuminator |
Built-in, LED type |
| Viewfinder |
Magnification: 0.073x (APS-C)(when attached) |
| 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 |
| LCD Type |
3.0" TFT Xtra Fine LCD (921,600 pixels)
w/TruBlack technology |
| LCD Display: Angle Adjustment |
Up: Approx. 80 degrees, Down: Approx. 45
degrees |
| LCD Display: Brightness
Control |
Auto (-2 to +2 step sunny weather) |
| LCD Display: Coverage |
100% |
| LCD Display: Live View |
Yes, (Constant AF Live View) |
| LCD Display: Real-time image
adjustment |
Exposure Compensation, WB, Creative Style |
| LCD Display: Histogram |
Yes (On/off) |
| LCD Display: Peaking |
Yes (MF only, Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off),
(Color: White/Red/Yellow) |
| LCD Display: Grid Display |
Yes (On/off) |
| LCD Display: Customization |
Brightness: Auto, Manual, Sunny Weather Display
Color: Black, White, Blue, Pink |
| Lens Type |
E-mount 16mm F2.8 |
| Optics/Lens: Aperture (Max.) |
f/2.8 |
| Optics/Lens: Aperture (Min.) |
f/22 |
| Optics/Lens: Focal Length |
24mm (35mm equivalent) |
| Optics/Lens: Filter Diameter |
49mm |
| Optics/Lens: Lens
Groups-Elements |
5 groups, 5 elements (1 aspheric surfaces) |
| Optics/Lens: Minimum Focus
Distance |
9.4" (0.24m) |
| Optics/Lens: Aperture Blade |
7 blades (Circular aperture) |
| Optics/Lens: Non-rotating
Focusing Ring |
No rotation |
| 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 |
| Exposure System: Auto
Exposure Lock |
Yes (AE Lock with focus lock) |
| Exposure System: Color
Temperature |
2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green
compensation |
| Exposure System: Creative
Style |
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset,
B/W |
| Exposure System: D-Range
Optimizer |
Yes: (Auto, Level 1-5, off) |
| Exposure System: Exposure
Compensation |
±2.0 EV (in 0.3 EV steps) |
| Exposure System: 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 |
| Exposure System: ISO |
Auto, 200 to 12800 |
| Exposure System: Metering |
49 Segment metering from CMOS image sensor |
| Exposure System: Metering
Modes |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure System: Metering
Sensitivity |
0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens) |
| Exposure System: Noise
Reduction |
Long exp.NR: (On/Off, available at shutter
speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (Auto/Weak) |
| Exposure System: Scene
Mode(s) |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action,
Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight |
| Exposure System: White
Balance Mode |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent,
Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Color Filter,
Custom |
| Power: Battery Type |
InfoLITHIUM NP-FW50 (7.2V) |
| Power: Number of Still Images |
Approx. 400 images (CIPA standard) |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
4.37 x 2.37 x 1.31" (109.6 x 60.0 x
33.0mm); 1.06" (25.9mm) excl grip and lens mount |
| Weight |
7.9 oz / 225 g (Excl Battery & Media)
10.0 oz / 283 g (W/battery & Media) |
