Sony Alpha NEX-C3 16 MP Compact Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Zoom Lens (Silver)

The Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens gives you the versatility of a larger SLR digital camera but in a compact, light weight form-factor. Perfect for traveling, parties, or any time you don't want to carry a bulky camera around your neck, the NEX-C3 is a styling piece with enticing lines and an understated, yet modern design. Perhaps most notable though, is the NEX-C3's ability to interchange lenses. The 18-55 is a versatile lens that can shoot in wide-angle to your standard 55mm, making it a great all purpose lens. However, any of the Sony E-mount or A-mount lenses will work with the NEX-C3, allowing you to stock up your lens arsenal for whatever the shoot calls for, knowing you'll able to able to capture it all without being weighed down by a heavy camera body.
Other features designed to keep your images looking sharp include face detection, smile shutter, and image stabilization. The numerous auto scene modes can take all the guesswork out of shooting, turning the NEX-C3 into a point-and-shoot when that's what you want.

Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Specifications

Imaging
Lens Mount Sony E Mount
Camera Format APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor)
Resolution Effective Pixels: 16.2 Megapixels
Max Resolution: 16 MP: 4912 x 3264
Sensor Type / Size CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6 mm
File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: AAC
Memory Card Type Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD
SDHC
SDXC

AV Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9
Audio Recording With Video, Stereo

Focus Control
Focus Type Auto & Manual
Focus Mode Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M)
Autofocus Points 25

Viewfinder/Display
Display Screen 3" Rear Screen Tilting LCD (921600)
Screen Coverage 100%
Live View Yes

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity 200-12800
Shutter Type: Electronic
Speed: 30 - 1/4000 sec
Metering Method Spot metering, Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering
Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 0.33 EV steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Kelvin, Shade, Preset Manual

Flash
Max Sync Speed 1 / 160 sec
Continuous Shooting Up to 10 fps
External Flash Connection Proprietary

Performance
Self Timer 2 sec, 10 sec
Connectivity AV Output, HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0
Software Requirements Windows: XP (SP3), Vista (SP2), 7
Mac: OS X 10.3 or later

Power
Battery 1x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.31 x 2.36 x 1.30" / 10.96 x 6.0 x 3.30 cm
Weight 7.9 oz / 224 g Camera body only

Kit Lens
Focal Length 18-55 mm
Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 27-82.5 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6
Minimum: f/22 - 32
Angle of View 76° - 29°
Minimum Focus Distance 9.84" (24.99 cm)
Magnification 0.3x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:3.3
Groups/Elements 9/11
Diaphragm Blades 7
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
Filter Thread Front: 49 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 2.44 x 2.36" (6.20 x 5.99 cm)
Weight 6.84 oz (194 g)

Sony Alpha NEX-C3 16 MP Compact Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Zoom Lens (Silver)   Sony $598.00