Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3
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![Fujifilm X-T30 front Fujifilm X-T30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-T30/Fujifilm-X-T30-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Announced February 2019
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Released August 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
- Renewed by Sony NEX-F3
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
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The Fujifilm X-T30 was manufactured 7 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades vs the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony NEX-C3
Fujifilm X-T30 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 92 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X-T30
NEX-C3 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony NEX-C3
Fujifilm X-T30 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions 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-T30 and Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the NEX-C3.
![Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NEX-C3 is 82 and 91 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NEX-C3.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 to render more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-02-14 | 2011-08-22 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | X-Processor 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Available lenses | 54 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lb) | 225 grams (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 380 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $899 | $343 |