| General | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Alpha 7S | NEX-C3 |
| Predecessor Model | Sony NEX-3 | |
| Successor Model | Sony Alpha 7S II | Sony NEX-F3 |
| MSRP | $2499 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9 mm | 23.4 x 15.6 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.4 Megapixel | 17 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.2 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 409,600 | 100 - 12,800 |
| Photo | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ X | BIONZ |
| Max Image Resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Other Resolutions | 4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 776 | 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Extra fine, fine, standard | Fine, Standard |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | With downloadable app |
| Focus | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Contrast-detection AF | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| AF Detection Range | -4 to +20 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 25 | 25 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT-LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,230k dot | 920k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.71x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359k dot | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 27 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Shutter | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 5.5 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames |
| Flash | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Rear Curtain Fill-in | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | 1/160 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, Proprietary |
| Exposure | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Metering Range | +3 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±2 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) | (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Auto Exposure Lock (AEL) button, Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway (Can be disabled from the Menu) |
| DXO | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3702 | 1083 |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.9 | 22.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.2 | 12.2 |
| DxO Overall Score | 87 | 73 |
| Video | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC | MPEG-4 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1280 x 720 |
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
| Terminals | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | Mini Type C |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi is possible | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| Remote Control | wired |
| Environmental | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Physical | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89") | 110 x 60 x 33 mm (4.33 x 2.36 x 1.3") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz) | 225 g (0.50 lb / 7.94 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9 x 6.2 x 6.15" | |
| Package Weight | 2.55 lb |
| Power and Storage | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FW50 | NPFW50 |
| Battery Life | 360 shots | 400 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | Sony Alpha 7S | Sony NEX-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures | 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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