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

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. It is the next generation of camera in the very popular Sony NEX lineup. 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. But it's not just appealing in the looks department, the NEX-C3 backs up that enticing style with a 16.2 megapixel image sensor and a BIONZ image processor that enable RAW image capture, a 3.0" LCD screen with TruBlack technology, and 1080/60i HD movie mode with Live View. Essentially, you get all of the power of a full SLR digital camera, but in a compact, easy to carry size.

The most notable feature is the NEX-C3's ability to interchange lenses. The camera comes with a 18-55mm zoom lens included to get you started shooting from day one with a lens that's ready for just about anything. The 18-55 is a versatile lens that can shoot from 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.

Among the plethora of advanced features and functions, Sony gave the NEX-C3 a 25-point auto focus to ensure that your images will be accurate and precise. Other features designed to keep your images looking sharp include face detection, smile shutter, and image stabilization, all perfect for portraits. While the camera provides manual options for shooting it also makes things super-simple for those times when you just want a snapshot . The numerous auto scene modes can take all the guesswork out of shooting, turning the NEX-C3 into a point-and-shoot whenever you want.