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This camera changed my negative feeling on Sony products
Strengths: Entry lvl DSLR quality like photoResponsive - short start up time, reasonable AF speed & no lag between shootLight weight, small sizeGood battery life (<300 photos)Very good value for money
Weakness: Strange user interface eg. red-eye reduction not in flash mode menuQuality of kit lens, especially the prime lens, not the best among its competitor
I was looking for camera with reasonable size which I can carry around. Entry level DSLR (which is usually smally and lighter) and compact system cameras are my target. The factors I looked into are:1. Image quality under sun light2. Image quality under low light condition3. Focsing speed4. Continuous shoot speed5. Delay between shoot6. Size and weight7. PriceInitially I compared Canon 600D, Panasonic GF3, Olympus E-PM1 and Nikon J1 at first (Yes, no Sony as I was never a Sony fan. To me Sony = fancy + pricey). "Accidentally" I picked up a Sony NEX C3 in a shop and I was supprised as its photo quality and reasonable price. Amoung the 7 areas I looked at, NEX got a 1 or 2 in all areas. The image quality is on par with 600D. (Nikon is a clear knock out)Then I decided to give this NEX C3 a try. "Oustanding" is the word I'll give this camera after I've used it for a month.However the menu system is really "Sony". Luckly it has 4 custom buttons which I can set the functions I need most. I don't need to go to the "Sony" menu when I am shooting.If you are upgrading from a compact DC or want a smaller camera as a DSLR backup, I'd recommend you to try this.
By tildenlau - Mar 5, 2012
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 (black, with 18-55mm lens)
THE GOOD: Compact and attractive, with a tilting LCD and excellent photo quality, the Sony Alpha NEX-C3 has some compelling aspects. THE BAD: With the 18-55mm lens the camera becomes substantially less compact, theres no EVF option, and the video capabilities are more limited than Id expect for the price. THE BOTTOM LINE: A lot of people will like the Sony Alpha NEX-C3 for its excellent photo...
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By cnet.com - Jul 21, 2011
Sony NEX C3 review at Camera Labs
Sony's Alpha NEX-C3 is the company's latest entry-level ILC, packing a big sensor into a tiny body. Like other NEX cameras, the C3 features nothing less than an APS-C sensor, matching the quality of most DSLRs, but in a much more portable body. It features 16 Megapixels, 720p HD video, a large and detailed tilting monitor, 5.5fps continuous shooting and the usual array of innovative modes we've...
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By cameralabs.com - Oct 23, 2011
Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Testseek.com has collected 62 expert reviews for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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By testseek.com - Aug 23, 2011
Sony NEX-C3 Review
The NEX-C3 is the third compact system camera from Sony, offering a number of refinements over the previous NEX-3 model. With a 16 megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor, 720p HD movies, high-res 3 inch tilting screen and external flash, the NEX-C3 also adds a range of Picture Effects, a refined user interface, and longer battery life. Read our in-depth Sony NEX-C3 review, complete with sample JPEGs, RAW...
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By photographyblog.com - Aug 22, 2011
The Sony NEX-C3 is an entry level...
The Sony NEX-C3 is an entry level interchangeable-lens digital camera designed to offer high-quality photography without the bulk of traditional DSLRs. A follow-up to the now discontinued NEX-3, the NEX-C3 features the same format APS-C image sensor as its predecessor, providing a resolution of 16.2 megapixels in its ultra compact form, and is also capable of capturing up to 720p HD video. The...
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By productwiki.com - Jul 27, 2011
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Review
Sony revamped their consumer compact system camera for 2011, producing a quite competent, attractive digital camera, the NEX-C3. Its body is well constructed, small, and light, but still has a good grip. With 16.2 megapixels and a 3-inch 921K display, the Sony NEX-C3 is designed to capture an image comparable to an SLR in significantly less space, and it does so admirably. Shipping with either an...
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By Imaging Resource - Nov 30, -0001