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While much of the NEX-C3 remains exactly the same as its predecessor, the addition of a newly developed 16.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor does raise overall image quality up a notch from what we’ve previously seen. Add to this the introduction of digital effects filters and a reduction in overall size and the NEX-C3 holds plenty of appeal. That said it’s a shame that Sony hasn’t seen fit to raise the bar with regards to the new model’s movie recording abilities, while the fiddly flash attachment remains something of a fudged solution too. For these reasons the NEX-C3 doesn’t quite make 9/10. Judged solely on its still-image capturing abilities though, we’ve no hesitation in recommending it.

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8/10

By Audley Jarvis
Reviewed 13 September 2011
Updated 08 November 2011

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Sony NEX-C3 details

Build Quality: 9/10
Design & Features: 8/10
Image Quality: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Overall: 8/10

Pros & Cons

Pros

DSLR-like image quality
Small and portable
Stylish design

Cons

Menu navigation still fiddly
720p movie mode lags behind rivals
18-55mm kit lens unbalances overall package somewhat

Price as reviewed

£430.00

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Sony

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2:34 AM on 14 September, 2011

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Re: "Quite what Nikon and Canon will come up with when they finally decide to enter the mirrorless market is anyone's guess."

Nikon is announcing its CX mount mirrorless system (2.7x crop, 12.8 x 9.6mm sensor) in a manner of days.

What sony really needs with the NEX are smaller lenses, though (see Samsung NX 20-50/3.5-5.6 and the new Panasonic 14-42/3.5-5.6 X lenses) and more fast compact primes. Many more.

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You would classify the 16mm as a "handy portrait lens"? Really?!

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