Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was brought out 8 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores vs the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro3 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 comes with outside dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 against the NEX-C3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and NEX-C3 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to offer you extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.