Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3
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67 Features
75 Overall
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91 Imaging
56 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-Pro3
(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- Superseded the Sony NEX-3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-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Sony NEX-C3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was announced 4 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores vs the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Sony NEX-C3
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 54 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+700k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2
NEX-C3 | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony NEX-C3
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | NEX-C3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has external measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and the NEX-C3.
![Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro2-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NEX-C3 is 74 and 91 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro2-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NEX-C3.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-Pro2 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro2-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro2-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-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-01-15 | 2011-08-22 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 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 | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Available lenses | 54 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 92% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max 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 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495 grams (1.09 pounds) | 225 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") | 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 | 350 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | 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 (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,700 | $343 |