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.
![sony nex 3c black rear nex3c](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_qN9CO1ZhEQ/TbHuP8QttiI/AAAAAAAABk4/4bOaf4cUC6E/s1600/sony-nex-c3-rear.jpg)
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.
![sony nex 3c black screen nex3c](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iJ30BqwRyFM/TbHuQBxUoUI/AAAAAAAABlA/IXtkqSPKlas/s1600/sony-nex-c3-screen.jpg)
The rear screen seems to have the same tiltable mechanism. We wished they added flexibility to flip it to the side for vertical shots.
![sony nex 3c silver nex3c](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a17i1EIkb5A/TbHuQEdDzmI/AAAAAAAABlI/nphkSVKs_IU/s1600/sony-nex-c3-silver-iso.jpg)
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.
![sony nex 3c silver top nex3c](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ondSEDrMD0I/TbHuQRmIyrI/AAAAAAAABlQ/gSvCkRxYDr8/s400/sony-nex-c3-top.jpg)
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.
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.
![sony nex-3 red with flash discontinued](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sgL3-zoMEDQ/TbHxWTPjJ6I/AAAAAAAABlY/OdpaD-NIj4E/s1600/sony-nex-3-red-with%2Bflash.jpg)
![sony nex-3 black back](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5nGUQaABhD8/TbH26LsJoAI/AAAAAAAABlg/-mw-zVipZoY/s1600/sony-nex-3-black-back.jpg)
Update: We had a glimpse at the instruction manual and posted more details about the Sony NEX-C3.
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