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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was announced 8 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades vs the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-A7 NEX-C3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2019August 2011More recent by 99 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k920kSharper screen (+1840k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 NEX-C3 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-A7 NEX-C3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the NEX-C3.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and NEX-C3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and NEX-C3.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-A7 to produce extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A7 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (225g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
53
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography info
88
good battery (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
71
good battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
80
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
81
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
27
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-C3
 Fujifilm X-A7Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-11 2011-08-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,760k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 grams (0.71 pounds) 225 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" 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 440 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $700 $343