Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2015
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched August 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
- New Model is Sony NEX-F3
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Fujifilm S9800 was announced 3 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades against the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9800 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony NEX-C3
Fujifilm S9800 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | August 2011 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm S9800
NEX-C3 | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony NEX-C3
Fujifilm S9800 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the NEX-C3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and NEX-C3 is 61 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and NEX-C3.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9800 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher. The newer Fujifilm S9800 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Fujifilm S9800 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm S9800 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-01-14 | 2011-08-22 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lb) | 225 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 400 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $343 |