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Last week I told you that the [shoplink 3000]NEX-3[/shoplink] will be replaced by the NEX-C3 in April. And yet not even Sony Japan doesn’t make it a big secret anymore. They officially discontinued the NEX-3 (Source: DC.watch)! According to SonyAlphaRumors sources the new NEX-C3 will have a 16 Megapixel sensor (same as the [shoplink 3003]NEX-5[/shoplink]) and a new body design. If you know more about the NEX-C3 feel free to contact me (Andrea) using the contact form on the right sidebar (anonymously) or by dropping me a message at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com.
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In US the NEX-3 just got a new instant rebates (Check yourself at Amazon (Click here) and Bhphoto (Click here).). This could be related to the NEX-3 successor rumor…
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31 Responses
But the NEX-5 does _not_ have a 16 Mpx sensor, it has the same 14.2 sensor as the current NEX-3. Will the new C3 have the old 14.2 sensor, or the new 16 sensor from the A-55?
You are right Larry, Nex-5 is a 14 mpx sensor
Good question. Let’s hope it will have the new 16-mpx sensor, and that the NEX-C5 has a stil newer sensor–and that’s why it’s coming later.
User interface.. I’m surprised people picked sensor. It’s one of the best sensors around.
a lot of people still believe in the megapixel-myth..
no, a lot of people believe in the dxomark data. If the new nex-3 has the same sensor as that found in the A55 and A580 (as well as the D7000 and K5) then it would be a real selling point for the nex. This sensor is a significant improvement on that found in the nex 5.
There’s still a lot of room for development of the nex camera line up, I’m sure this year will bring a lot of changes.
+1
dxo-mark is not the most reliable source available..if you know how to closely read dxo-mark, you will notice they are from time to time dead wrong..(and not only with the sony line-up btw..)
I don’t know of any source anywhere near as reliable, however.
DxO isn’t the only place reporting the D7000/K-5/A580 sensor as excellent. It gets near universal praise.
Pleaaase decent EVF !!!!
when dxomark says that a k20d performs better than a canon 5d mkII than i really start to have some thoughts about a lot of things on dxomark..however, this site is very much appreciated by camera-measurbators though, LOL!
When shooting video I want a sensor that doesn’t overheat like the one in A33 & A55 (that’s why I’m afraid of using that sensor in the future nex), better image in low light (maybe pixel binning), usable internal microphone for concerts and the sound autogain problem solved. I also want a way to start recording a movie with the remote (and of course an ir sensor). I would like an quieter shutter for some situations (although i love the sound and feel of the current one). For usability either an external dial with all the shooting modes (including the special ones like hdr) or a touch screen (touch and focus would be so cool). Maybe a tiltable screen also. And bug fixes (like when you want to shoot hdr and raw is active) and small improvements. All these are some of the more important wishes. There are more of course like better availability around the world and such.
The 16-mpx sensor is not a problem even in the A33/A55, if you turn of SSS. Since the NEX cameras do not utilize SSS, they should have no problem with overheating with the 16-mpx sensor
A lot of people buy into the MP myth. At the same time, the new 16mp Sony sensor is GREAT with noise and dynamic range. I would love it if the new NEX cameras had it. The current sensor is no slouch. It’s the best sensor on any camera in this range (NX, Pen, Panasonic), but the sensor on the 580 is just cutting edge right now. It’s the main reason why the Pentax k-5 produces such great images.
I personally think though that they will use the old sensor at least on the new NEX-c3, and maybe use the newer sensor on the NEX-c5. Kind of like what they’re doing with the A33 vs the A55.
Frankly I will be a bit peeved having spent money on a NEX-5 kit if the NEX-3C has a 16Mp sensor. That is a bit like a stab in the back for NEX-5 owners IMHO. OK if it inherits the 14Mp sensor and an NEX-5C then comes out with the A55/A580 16Mp sensor. I agree that the 14Mp sensor is good anyway.
Better battery life plzzzz
Faster Autofocus please.
New sharper kit lens ( 18-55mm and pancake 16mm)
I m agree, sensor is one of the best u can find at this level of price. For me more important improvement could be autofocus speed and of course battery life !! and improve the feeling of the nex-C3 in the hand
Its just me who expect to have an EVF? external or whatever? why not to include that in the poll?
a lot of people want that but only a few won’t buy it case of that, including me 🙂
I choose none of the improvement options listed. I need new lenses. Maybe better battery life. And perhaps option for add-on EVF.
I know it’s hard to design for a camera as small as the nex but it would be great to have in body stabilization. This was one of the reason that made me switch from Canon to Sony 2 years ago.
I own a NEX 5 and Sony need to greatly improve the video. The video from my Canon HF-S100 video camera is far sharper and captures much more detail when I did a side by side comparison. The video from the Panasonic GH2 is now the new benchmark for video from a stills camera.
Hotshoe?
And the neverending stampede of Sony’s entry-level cameras continue; the high-end stagnates. :{
i dont think the nex-c3 will install the same 16 mpx sensor as with the A55. It will make the NEX-5 instantly outdated for the market.
It should just be same NEX-3 sensor with new body and control scheme.
Hopefully, Hotshoe and EVF.
Cmon, April! Just got my tax return and wondering whether I should go NEX-5 or go with the next one(if it has better controls, I’m most likely set!)
I think this news has only this meaning: Japaneses didn’t like the NEX-3 body, so we will change it a little bit for them, but the rest of the world will still get the old NEX-3 body.