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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A7
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
  • Successor is Sony NEX-F3
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was unveiled 6 years after the NEX-C3 which 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 through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores against the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-A5 NEX-C3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018August 2011More modern by 79 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 NEX-C3 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-A5 NEX-C3 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the NEX-C3.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and NEX-C3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and NEX-C3.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A5 to give you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-C3
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography details
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (225 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography info
71
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (450 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
88
better than average battery (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
71
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (225g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
81
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
does not have image stabilization
27
lighter than competitors in class (225g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-C3
 Fujifilm X-A5Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2011-08-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 361g (0.80 pounds) 225g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 450 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S 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 (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $500 $343