Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony NEX-C3

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony NEX-C3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm XF10 was revealed 7 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XF10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XF10 grades versus the NEX-C3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF10 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XF10 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF10 provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 versus the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF10 and NEX-C3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF10 and NEX-C3.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XF10 to render greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.