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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91 Imaging
56 Features
57 Overall
56

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-S10
Sony NEX-C3
(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
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The X-S20 was unveiled 11 years after the NEX-C3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the X-S20 grades versus the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Sony NEX-C3

		

		

			
 X-S20 NEX-C3 
LaunchedMay 2023August 2011More modern by 144 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k920kClearer screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony NEX-C3

		

		

			
 X-S20 NEX-C3 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 offers outer dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the X-S20 compared to the NEX-C3.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and NEX-C3 is 72 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and NEX-C3.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-S20 to offer greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer X-S20 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography details
83
 has manual focus
 great MP (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
73
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography info
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 heavier than competition in class (491g)
79
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competition (225 grams)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography advice
86
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery life (750 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect AF
53
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 better than average battery (400 per charge)
 slow fps (6.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography advice
77
 good battery life (750 per charge)
 connects via bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 great MP (26MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition in class (491 grams)
71
 better than average battery (400 per charge)
 lighter than competition (225 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography details
86
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 good sized screen (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 delivers RAW formats
 good battery life (750 CIPA)
70
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (400 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 includes external mic support
 heavier than competition in class (491 grams)
27
 lighter than competition (225g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic port
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony NEX-C3
 Fujifilm X-S20Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2011-08-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support    
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 detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 86 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 491g (1.08 lb) 225g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 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 750 images 400 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,299 $343