Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3
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![Fujifilm X-E3 front Fujifilm X-E3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-E3/Fujifilm-X-E3-front.jpg)
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56 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
- Launched September 2017
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-E4
(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
- Introduced August 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3
- New Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The Fujifilm X-E3 was announced 6 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores vs the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony NEX-C3
Fujifilm X-E3 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Introduced | September 2017 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 74 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X-E3
NEX-C3 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-C3
Fujifilm X-E3 | NEX-C3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 offers external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the NEX-C3.
![Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-E3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and NEX-C3 is 85 and 91 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-E3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and NEX-C3.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-E3 to give you more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
![Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-E3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-E3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E3 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X-E3 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-09-07 | 2011-08-22 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | 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 | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 325 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Total lenses | 54 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lbs) | 225 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 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 | 350 photographs | 400 photographs |
Form 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $700 | $343 |