APS-C sensor with superb noise performance, Aperture priority movie exposure mode, Results-based Photo Creativity modes, Improved Custom menu layout.
Custom button replaces shooting mode, Lacks 1080 AVCHD video, No hotshoe - fiddly flash connector, 1600 ISO limit in iAuto mode.
The Sony Alpha NEX-C3 is the first of the second generation NEX models. The big selling point of the NEX range is its sensor which is the same size as most DSLRs. It's significantly bigger than the Micro Four Thirds sensor used in the Panasonic Lumix ...
Published: 2011-09-13, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
Abstract: More megapixels for Sony's latest NEXWhat's Hot: Customizable controls buttons. What's Not: Clunky menu system. Who It's For: Shooters looking for an entry point into Sony's NEX line of ILCs.Sony has its own unique take on interchangeable-lens compact cam...
Quality: I shot a number of shots at an expo and was pleased to find it captured colour with precision and with fine resolution.Why you'd buy it: you like the titling LCD screen.Why you wouldn't: with a zoom lens attached it is no longer an easily pocketa...
The Sony NEX-C3 modestly builds on the success of its predecessor by increasing the megapixel count, refining the user interface further for beginners, and making the body size even smaller and lighter. While the extended battery life and new range of...
Good image quality, improved start up time, button customization, small size
Poor menu system, no Quick Menu layout, Smart Accessory Terminal fitting, no viewfinder (nor accessory option), battery life still not long lasting enough
The Sony NEX-C3 takes an already successful Compact System Camera concept (NEX-3 and NEX-5) and improves upon it yet further. The C3's new sensor is a success, images look great and the camera's smaller design looks the part too. The price is held at a...
Smaller and lighter than its predecessor, Large APS-C sensor, High-resolution, tilting 3-inch LCD, Includes removable flash, Customizable control buttons, Outstanding low-light performance,
No eye-level EVF, Limited E-mount lens selection, Only supports 720p MP4 video, Ergonomics can be a bit tricky depending on lens selection,
The Sony Alpha NEX-C3 builds on the already-excellent NEX-3, but manages to be lighter and more compact. Not only does the NEX-C3 produce stunning images, even at high ISO settings, it easily earns our Editors' Choice for compact interchangeable lens ...
Good image quality, including in some low light, Very compact but comfortable body, Attractive display with offangle tilting, Responsive; fast relative to compacts, Simple menus with some power underneath, Betterplaced stereo microphones, Capable kit lens, Solid battery life, Programmable buttons even on a 'rookie' camera, Sweep panorama, exposure bracketing, other multishot modes,
Control won't fully satisfy pros, JPEG tends to clip detail; RAW fixes it, Occasional odd white balance issues, Not always best value vs. DSLRs or some MFT cams, Slightly noisy 1855mm kit lens,
There's no question that the NEX-C3 won't replace a DSLR for some photographers. High-speed photography, rapid settings changes, and other tropes of pro (or serious amateur) work will work best with a bigger and not necessarily cheaper camera. Nikon's ...
Incredibly small and light, considering the large sensor and bevy of features inside. Excellent low light performance with DSLRlike low noise images at high ISOs. Tilting 3inch LCD screen for composing overthehead “Hail Mary” shots is helpful. Takes 400 s
Loses much of its portability with even a basic zoom kit lens attached. Too many menus to dig through to change functions. More experienced photographers may find the simplified settings condescending. HD video mode only goes to 720p
Published: 2011-07-21, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Compact and attractive, with a tilting LCD and excellent photo quality, the Sony Alpha NEX-C3 has some compelling aspects
With the 18-55mm lens the camera becomes substantially less compact, there's no EVF option, and the video capabilities are more limited than I'd expect for the price
A lot of people will like the Sony Alpha NEX-C3 for its excellent photo quality and a now more usable design, but it can get unexpectedly heavy with the zoom E-mount lenses and it's still a bit more expensive than many point-and-shoot upgraders will l...
