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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
Sony NEX-C3
(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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-T30 NEX-C3 
ReleasedFebruary 2019August 2011More recent by 92 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 NEX-C3 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony NEX-C3

 Fujifilm X-T30 NEX-C3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-C3
82
manual focus
excellent MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography info
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (225g)
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
78
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (380 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
80
better than average battery (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (225 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
excellent MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging features
36
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
27
lighter than others in class (225g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony NEX-C3
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Alpha NEX-C3
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