Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-C3
Portability
86 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
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86 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
56 Features
57 Overall
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91 Imaging
56 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
- Released January 2021
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E3
Sony NEX-C3
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(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
- Launched August 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up vs the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony NEX-C3
| Fujifilm X-E4 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2021 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 115 months |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+700k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X-E4
| NEX-C3 | Fujifilm X-E4 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-C3
| Fujifilm X-E4 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 features outer measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the NEX-C3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-C3 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-C3.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-E4 to offer you extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E4 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sony NEX-C3 Street photography info
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Fujifilm X-E4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
better than average battery (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (225g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E4 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm X-E4 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2021-01-27 | 2011-08-22 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 58 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 364 grams (0.80 lb) | 225 grams (0.50 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") | 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 | 380 photos | 400 photos |
| Battery format | 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 | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $849 | $343 |