Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Sony NEX-C3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Sony NEX-C3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 100 II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony NEX-C3 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Sony NEX-C3 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony NEX-C3 has 16 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a 535 % larger resolution than Sony NEX-C3. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 12800.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Lens compatibility chart for Sony NEX-C3

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 100 II can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Sony NEX-C3 can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Sony NEX-C3 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm GFX 100 II weighs 1030 gr (equal to 2.27 lb) which is 358% heavier than Sony NEX-C3 and its 225 gr (or 0.5 lb).

Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Sony NEX-C3 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Sony NEX-C3, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Fujifilm GFX 100 II	Sony NEX-C3
Name	Fujifilm GFX 100 II	Sony NEX-C3
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm GFX 100 II	Sony NEX-C3
Release Year	2023	2011
Release Date	2023-09-12	2011-06-08
MSRP	7499 USD	599 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm GFX 100 II	Sony NEX-C3
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm GFX 100 II	Sony NEX-C3
Sensor Size	Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	11648 x 8736 pixels	4912 x 3264 pixels
Megapixels	102 MP	16 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 5	Bionz
Image	Fujifilm GFX 100 II	Sony NEX-C3
ISO Range	100 - 12800	100 - 12800
White Balance Presets	7	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	8 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW + TIFF	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm GFX 100 II	Sony NEX-C3
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous LiveView
Focus Points	425	25
Lens Mount	Fujifilm G See Compatible Lenses	Sony E See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	Medium Format 0.79x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 19 mm 50 mm becomes 40 mm 100 mm becomes 79 mm 200 mm becomes 158 mm	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm GFX 100 II	Sony NEX-C3
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3.2”	3”
Screen dots	2360000	920000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1× (1.27× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	9440000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm GFX 100 II	Sony NEX-C3
Frames per second	8 fps	5,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	No
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm GFX 100 II	Sony NEX-C3
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265	MPEG4
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 8192 x 4320	1280 x 720
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm GFX 100 II	Sony NEX-C3
Memory Card	Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm GFX 100 II	Sony NEX-C3
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth)	Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control	Supported (No futher information)	No
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm GFX 100 II	Sony NEX-C3
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger	Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	540 shots	400 shots
Width	152 mm	110 mm
Height	117 mm	60 mm
Depth	99 mm	33 mm
Weight	1030 gram	225 gram