Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-C3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony NEX-C3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T10 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony NEX-C3 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T10 were released 2015 and Sony NEX-C3 was released 2011. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T10 2015
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-T10 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-T10 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-T10 has a 16 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-T10 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Sony NEX-C3 16 MP
16032768 pixels
4912 x 3264

Sony NEX-C3 has a 0 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T10. 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-T10. Sony NEX-C3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-T10 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T10 200-6400
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-T10
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-T10 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-T10 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-T10 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-T10 weighs 381 gr (equal to 0.84 lb) which is 69% heavier than Sony NEX-C3 and its 225 gr (or 0.5 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T10 381 gr
0.84 lb
Sony NEX-C3 225 gr
0.5 lb

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T10 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 X-T10
Sony NEX-C3
Name Fujifilm X-T10 Sony NEX-C3
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T10
Sony NEX-C3
Release Year 2015 2011
Release Date 2015-05-18 2011-06-08
MSRP 799 USD 599 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T10
Sony NEX-C3
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T10
Sony NEX-C3
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 4912 x 3264 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 16 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II Bionz
Image
Fujifilm X-T10
Sony NEX-C3
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 8 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T10
Sony NEX-C3
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
LiveView
Focus Points 77 25
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier 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
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 X-T10
Sony NEX-C3
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 920000 920000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD (RGBW) TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T10
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 Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 5 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T10
Sony NEX-C3
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-T10
Sony NEX-C3
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T10
Sony NEX-C3
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone, cable release) No
GPS Yes
Optional via Smartphone
No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T10
Sony NEX-C3
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126 lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 400 shots
Width 118 mm 110 mm
Height 83 mm 60 mm
Depth 41 mm 33 mm
Weight 381 gram 225 gram