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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm S9800 NEX-C3 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2011Fresher by 42 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm S9800

 NEX-C3 Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm S9800 NEX-C3 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (670g)
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (225 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
good battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (225g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography information
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging details
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
27
lighter than average in class (225g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Sony NEX-C3
 Fujifilm S9800Sony Alpha NEX-C3
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