Sony launches the NEX-C3: a compact camera with a large sensor
Wednesday, July 06, 2011 News
As you may already know, this latest edition in the NEX series is a compact camera with a newly-developed APS-C 16.2-megapixel sensor, at a size normally destined for DSLRs.
What makes this camera special is that its large sensor is housed in one of the smallest bodies on the market.
With this mirror-less interchangeable-lens camera, Sony brings very good news to those who are looking for a compact that performs more like a DSLR in terms of image quality.
With this launch, it seems that Sony is adding an extra rung on the “consumer to pro-sumer” ladder as some may skip buying a DSLR altogether, preferring to remain on the compact side while enjoying DSLR-quality images.
The NEX-C3 is offered as a kit that comes with a 18-55mm E-mount lens.
Stay tuned for the upcoming image quality review for the NEX-C3 on DxOMark! Meanwhile, take a moment to read the reviews for the Sony NEX 5 and NEX 3 (Sony’s previous NEX offerings), along with our previous article about the sensor technology of APS-C-equipped cameras.
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Added by AMDG_98 |
July 08, 2011
NEX-C3 Score lower than other cameras using the same sensor
The Sony NEX-C3 score lower than other cameras using the same sensor, e.g., Nikon D7000, Nikon D5100 and the Pentax K-5. Sony has some ways to go before it can compete with Nikon, Canon and Pentax.
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Added by asm |
July 10, 2011
Re: NEX-C3 Score lower than other cameras using the same sensor
Did you read the full review?
"The scores say no, but our measurements loudly say yes, this is the same sensor but it has been tuned differently: Strangely, the lowest ISO available on the NEX C3 is a mere ISO 200, this limitation does not allow the user to take full advantage of the built characteristics of this sensor in Low-ISO. Not being able to go further down than ISO 200 explains the difference in scores as far as dynamic range and color sensitivity are concerned." Actually You're comparing a compact size camera with a DLSR ! You just forget to mention that The Sony a580 (which has also the same sensor) achieved 80 score ! What a pity! Reply |
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Added by sufiblade |
July 11, 2011
Re: NEX-C3 Score lower than other cameras using the same sensor
That's correct. The Sony A580 is as good as the Nikon/Pentax as far as sensor score goes.
I'm still shocked by the C3's performance...why does the dynamic range drop so greatly without a prism etc.? Don't know if the ISO200 limitation has anything to do with it. Reply |
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Added by ldgt |
July 16, 2011
Re: NEX-C3 Score lower than other cameras using the same sensorQuote: Why do you say they have the same sensor? dxomark cites resolution as 4992 x 3284 for pentax and 4928 x 3280 for sony. and even in case of same matrix is the same, analog frontend and ADC may be completely different Reply |
Further readings for the Sony launches the NEX-C3: a compact camera with a large sensor
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
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With the new data for the sony A580, DxOMark team provides an in depth benchmark of the latest APS-C sensors. |
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The new Sony NEX cameras feature one of Sony's latest APS-C sensors. Our DxOMark measurements show that the NEX sensor seems very similar to the one found in the Sony A450. Test results support Sony's assertion that this new camera category (mirrorless with interchangable lenses, sometimes referred to "EVIL" for "Electronic Viewfinder with Interchangable Lens") provides "DSLR image quality in a compact camera." |