Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-C3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony NEX-C3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T100 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony NEX-C3 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T100 were released 2018 and Sony NEX-C3 was released 2011. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T100 2018
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-T100 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-T100 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-T100 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-T100 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Sony NEX-C3 16 MP
16032768 pixels
4912 x 3264

Fujifilm X-T100 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-T100. Sony NEX-C3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-T100 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T100 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-T100
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-T100 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Sony NEX-C3 can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T100 6
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-T100 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-T100 weighs 448 gr (equal to 0.99 lb) which is 99% heavier than Sony NEX-C3 and its 225 gr (or 0.5 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T100 448 gr
0.99 lb
Sony NEX-C3 225 gr
0.5 lb

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T100 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-T100
Sony NEX-C3
Name Fujifilm X-T100 Sony NEX-C3
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony NEX-C3
Release Year 2018 2011
Release Date 2018-05-24 2011-06-08
MSRP 599 USD 599 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony NEX-C3
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T100
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 6000 x 4000 pixels 4912 x 3264 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 16 MP
Image Processor Bionz
Image
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony NEX-C3
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 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-T100
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 91 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-T100
Sony NEX-C3
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 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 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony NEX-C3
Frames per second 6 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
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony NEX-C3
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1280 x 720
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony NEX-C3
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony NEX-C3
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE)
Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or wired remote) No
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony NEX-C3
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery
Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 430 shots 400 shots
Width 121 mm 110 mm
Height 83 mm 60 mm
Depth 47 mm 33 mm
Weight 448 gram 225 gram