Sleeker Sony NEX-C3 with 16.2 MP Sensor

New Sony NEX-C3 with New Flash

Here is the new Sony NEX-C3, the update to the NEX-3. The NEX-C3 uses the same 16.2 MP APS-C sensor (1.5x crop factor) as the Sony Alpha A580, Nikon D7000, Pentax K5. The NEX-5 and NEX-3 has a 14.2 MP APS-C sensor. The NEX-C3 image above shows a larger accessory flash than the NEX-3 kit.

If the images are accurate and the rear lcd / screen is still 3" diagonal then the NEX-C3 is more compact than the NEX-3. The control wheel is now closer to the outer edge and the graphics for the shutter and flash modes are missing - customizable? The NEX-C3 rear buttons are now bars instead of the round buttons on the NEX-3.

The rear screen seems to have the same tiltable mechanism. We wished they added flexibility to flip it to the side for vertical shots.

The microphones are now in the front of the C3 instead of on the top. The grip looks to be a bit bulkier and should provide better ergonomics.

The power switch of the NEX-C3 is now on the 2 o'clock to 3 o'clock position instead of the 6 o'clock position of the NEX-3. This will make it harder to accidentally turn the switch when the camera is inside your pocket or a bag.

Below is the NEX-3 for comparison. We do not know the price of the NEX-C3 yet but the NEX-3 is still available for $549 with the 18-55 OSS lens.

Update: We had a glimpse at the instruction manual and posted more details about the Sony NEX-C3.