Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-C3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-E3

Sony NEX-C3

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony NEX-C3 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E3 were released 2017 and Sony NEX-C3 was released 2011. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-E3	2017
Sony NEX-C3	2011

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-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.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-E3	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony NEX-C3	75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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 X-E3 has a 24 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:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E3	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000
Sony NEX-C3	16 MP 16032768 pixels 4912 x 3264

Fujifilm X-E3 has a 50 % 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

Sony NEX-C3 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E3. Sony NEX-C3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-E3 has 200 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E3	200-12800
Sony NEX-C3	100-12800

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 X-E3
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 X-E3 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Sony NEX-C3 can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E3	8
Sony NEX-C3	5,5

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E3 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 X-E3 weighs 337 gr (equal to 0.74 lb) which is 50% heavier than Sony NEX-C3 and its 225 gr (or 0.5 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-E3	337 gr 0.74 lb
Sony NEX-C3	225 gr 0.5 lb