Sony has introduced a new digital camera which it claims to be the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera. The camera is also equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
The new camera from Sony has more features than its predecessor, the Sony NEX-3. Sony NEX C3 also has more resolution than it’s predecessor. The Sony NEX C3 would be available soon in various bright colors. It has capabilities of DSLR cameras without having the size or bulk that is usually associated with traditional DSLR cameras.
The new camera from Sony is a 16.2 mega pixel camera which also has the capacity to shoot videos at and up to 5.5 fps. The camera has a large LCD display which is 3 inch in size along with a tilt display. NEX C3 also has a very long battery backup and supports 720 HD video recording.
Here are Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Specifications and features:
- Sensor : 16.2-megapixel Exmor HD CMOS
- Focal-length multiplier : 1.5x
- Sensitivity range : ISO 200 – ISO 12,800
- Continuous shooting : 2.5fps 18 JPEG/ 6 raw (5.5fps with fixed exposure)
- Autofocus : 25-point contrast AF
- Shutter speed : 30-1/4000 sec.; bulb; 1/160 flash sync
- Flash : Included optional
- Optical Image stabilization
- Video recording : 720/30p , H.264, MPEG-4
- Audio : Stereo , mic input
- LCD Display : 3-inch Xtra Fine LCD , Tilting, TruBlack screen technology
- Battery life : 400 shots
- Dimensions : 4.4 x 2.4 x 0.9 inches
- Body weight : 225gm
Sony NEX-C3 – Price and Availability
The Sony NEX C3 would be available India from August, 2011. It has two versions available in India. The Sony NEX-C3 with 18-55 mm kit lenses is available in India for a price tag of Rs 32,500 INR (around US $ 725). While the Sony NEX-C3 with 16 mm kit lenses is available for Rs 30,000 INR (US $ 670).
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