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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
66
Overall
61
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-F3
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was brought out 5 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades against the NEX-C3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-A10 NEX-C3 
LaunchedDecember 2016August 2011Newer by 65 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 NEX-C3 Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-A10 NEX-C3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A10 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs the NEX-C3.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A10 and NEX-C3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and NEX-C3.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm X-A10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography information
68
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
76
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (225 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography information
60
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
53
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
86
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
71
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (225 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
no image stabilization
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A10
Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
62
display is selfie friendly
provides face detect focusing
no image stabilization
low res video (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
27
lighter than competition (225 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony NEX-C3
 Fujifilm X-A10Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-12-01 2011-08-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 225 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1083
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $343