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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-F3
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was announced 5 years after the NEX-C3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades against the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-T20 NEX-C3 
IntroducedJanuary 2017August 2011Newer by 66 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 NEX-C3 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-T20 NEX-C3 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the NEX-C3.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and NEX-C3 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and NEX-C3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T20 to give you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T20 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography features
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
no image stabilization
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (225 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography features
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 shots)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
76
features focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (225g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography highlights
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging features
36
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
27
lighter than competitors in class (225g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony NEX-C3
 Fujifilm X-T20Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2011-08-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
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 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 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $900 $343