Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3
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![Fujifilm X-Pro3 front Fujifilm X-Pro3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-Pro3/Fujifilm-X-Pro3-front.jpg)
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56 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
- Introduced October 2019
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-Pro2
(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
- Introduced August 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
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.
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Sony NEX-C3
Fujifilm X-Pro3 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 100 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+700k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3
NEX-C3 | Fujifilm X-Pro3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony NEX-C3
Fujifilm X-Pro3 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
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.![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 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.
![Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and NEX-C3 is 78 and 91 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait 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-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-10-23 | 2011-08-22 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | X-Processor 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Total lenses | 54 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 497g (1.10 lb) | 225g (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 400 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Retail cost | $2,000 | $343 |