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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
86
Imaging
58
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A3
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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-F3
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was announced 3 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-A2 NEX-C3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2011More recent by 42 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 NEX-C3 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-A2 NEX-C3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera plus 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 working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the NEX-C3.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and NEX-C3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and NEX-C3.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography details
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (225g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography info
57
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.6 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
53
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography information
78
good battery pack (410 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
71
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than average (225 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly display
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
27
lighter than average (225 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony NEX-C3
 Fujifilm X-A2Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-08-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.6 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 225 gr (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 Overall 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 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) 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 1 1
Cost at release $370 $343