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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 5 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the NEX-C3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-A3 NEX-C3 
AnnouncedAugust 2016August 2011More modern by 61 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 NEX-C3 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-A3 NEX-C3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the NEX-C3.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and NEX-C3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-A3 to result in greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography information
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (225g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography factors
64
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography details
87
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
71
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition (225g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 shots)
no image stabilization
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging details
74
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
27
lighter than competition (225g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-C3
 Fujifilm X-A3Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-08-25 2011-08-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD 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 rate 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lbs) 225 grams (0.50 lbs)
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 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $480 $343