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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T20
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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-F3
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was released 3 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T10 grades vs the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-T10 NEX-C3 
RevealedMay 2015August 2011More modern by 46 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 NEX-C3 Fujifilm X-T10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-T10 NEX-C3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T10 has got exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 compared to the NEX-C3.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and NEX-C3 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T10 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm X-T10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography features
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography factors
77
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great ISO range (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography highlights
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 shots)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography advice
71
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (225g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography information
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,000)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (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

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
27
lighter than competition in class (225g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony NEX-C3
 Fujifilm X-T10Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-05-19 2011-08-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 51000 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 grams (0.84 lb) 225 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 350 photographs 400 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $800 $343