Sony NEX 3C

The NEX-3c was was a modest update to Sony's entry-level mirrorless camera, taking out a bit of weight and adding the 16mp sensor.

  • Sensor: 16.2mp Sony APS CMOS sensor, 23.4 x 15.6 (1.5x crop)
  • Mount: Sony NEX (E-Mount)
  • Images: 4912 x 3264 JPEG or ARW raw; maximum 5.5 fps 
  • Video:  720P/30, 480P/30, MPEG4 with stereo audio
  • Shutter: mechanical 30 sec to 1/4000 sec, bulb
  • Exposure: multi, center-weighted, spot metering, -2 to +2EV exposure compensation, 6 white balance settings (plus Auto and Custom), ISO 100-12800 (plus Auto)
  • Focus: 25-point contrast detect, single point, multi-area, face detect, tracking, manual focus override
  • Display: 3" 920k dot tilting LCD
  • Flash: external via proprietary accessory port, 1/160 flash sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync, rear sync
  • Remote: optional infrared
  • Other Notable Features: optional accessories via accessory port
  • Cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Pro-HG Duo
  • Battery: NP-FW50
  • Size: 4.3 x 2.4 x 1.3" (110 x 60 x 33mm) wide, tall, deep
  • Weight: 8 ounces (225g)
  • Colors: Black, Silver
  • Price: US$600 with 18-55mm kit lens
  • Announced: June 2011 Discontinued

Sony E lenses for this camera

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