Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-7

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      Specifications

      General Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      BrandSonySony
      ModelNEX-C3NEX-7
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-3
      Successor ModelSony NEX-F3
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels17 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 16,000
      Photo Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      ProcessorBIONZBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32646000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 13766000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points2525
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      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 NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT Xtra Fine LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.09x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1
      Shutter Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range6.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietary
      Exposure Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) (at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      DxO Low Light ISO10831016
      DxO Color Depth22.724.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.213.4
      DxO Overall Score7381
      Video Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      Video FormatsMPEG-4MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control InfraRed (optional)
      Environmental Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      Dimensions110 x 60 x 33 mm (4.33 x 2.36 x 1.3")120 x 67 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)225 g (0.50 lb / 7.94 oz)400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.8 x 7.2 x 4.4"
      Package Weight2.95 lb
      Power and Storage Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      Battery PackNPFW50NPFW50
      Battery Life400 shots430 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony NEX-C3 Sony NEX-7
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 or 5 images
      Orientation Sensor


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