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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100S
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X100 versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100 was announced 3 months prior to the NEX-C3 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X100 scores vs the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X100 NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X100

 NEX-C3 Fujifilm X100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X100 NEX-C3 
IntroducedMay 2011August 2011Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100 enjoys outside measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100 against the NEX-C3.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100 and NEX-C3 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100 and NEX-C3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony NEX-C3 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-C3
61
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography highlights
63
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (225 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography advice
34
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of phase detect AF
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (225g)
good megapixels (16MP)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
56
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100
Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
25
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
27
lighter than average in class (225g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Sony NEX-C3
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix X100 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-05-16 2011-08-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 225g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 73
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.2
DXO Low light score 1001 1083
Other
Battery life 300 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,800 $343