Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony NEX-C3

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was revealed 5 years after the NEX-C3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores against the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S features exterior dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the NEX-C3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and NEX-C3 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and NEX-C3.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will deliver more detail because of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.