Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
- Introduced June 2012
- Updated by Fujifilm X-Pro2
(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
- Old Model is Sony NEX-3
- Later Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm X-Pro1 was launched 11 months after the NEX-C3 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up against the NEX-C3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Sony NEX-C3
| Fujifilm X-Pro1 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2012 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+310k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1
| NEX-C3 | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony NEX-C3
| Fujifilm X-Pro1 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has got outside dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the NEX-C3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NEX-C3 is 80 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NEX-C3.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-06-28 | 2011-08-22 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR Pro | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 450 grams (0.99 pounds) | 225 grams (0.50 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 400 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $1,169 | $343 |