Sony NEX-C3 vs Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony NEX-C3 and the Fujifilm FinePix JV150, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony NEX-C3 was introduced in August 2011 and Fujifilm FinePix JV150 was introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony NEX-C3 Highlights

      • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
      • 5.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony NEX-C3
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JV150
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony NEX-C3 and Fujifilm FinePix JV150.

      PROS

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      •   Video Capture
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 225 g (0.50 lb / 7.94 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 73
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony NEX-C3

      Sony NEX-C3
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony NEX-C3 over Fujifilm FinePix JV150.

      Sony NEX-C3 vs Fujifilm FinePix JV150
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output Mini Type C vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Sony NEX-5
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Sony NEX-3
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony NEX-3N
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony NEX-5N
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony NEX-F3
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony NEX-7
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony NEX-6
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony NEX-5R
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony NEX-5T
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony a7S
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      Full Frame

      12.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      Fujifilm JV150
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix JV150 over Sony NEX-C3.

      Sony NEX-C3 vs Fujifilm FinePix JV150
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4912 x 3264 vs 4288 x 3216
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 225 g (0.50 lb / 7.94 oz) vs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 24 MB

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      Fujifilm JV200
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Fujifilm JV100
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon S6000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A37
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Epson R-D1x
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Sony RX100 IV
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon D600
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Sony a5000
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      APS-C

      20.1 MP

      Sony a7CR
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      Full Frame

      60.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A65
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony NEX-C3 Fujifilm FinePix JV150
        Video Capture
        Live View Autofocus
        Light225 g (0.50 lb / 7.94 oz)126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony NEX-C3 Fujifilm FinePix JV150
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        No Viewfinder
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony NEX-C3 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 920k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix JV150 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Sony NEX-C3 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Sony NEX-C3 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      Sony NEX-C3 features a 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 365 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Fujifilm FinePix JV150 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Sony NEX-C3 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4912 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix JV150 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sony NEX-C3 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony NEX-C3 comes with NPFW50 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots and Fujifilm FinePix JV150 comes with NP-45A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony NEX-C3 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Fujifilm FinePix JV150 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony NEX-C3, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix JV150. Sony NEX-C3 can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps.


      Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m. Sony NEX-C3 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony NEX-C3.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony NEX-C3 body has dimensions of 110 x 60 x 33 mm (4.33 x 2.36 x 1.3") and Fujifilm FinePix JV150 body has dimensions of 93 x 55 x 21 mm (3.66 x 2.17 x 0.83"). Sony NEX-C3 weighs 225 g (0.50 lb / 7.94 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix JV150 weighs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz).

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

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      93 mm

      55 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony NEX-C3 and Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      Sony NEX-C3 and Fujifilm FinePix JV150 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      GOOD
      70
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      41
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      GOOD
      72
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      GOOD
      83
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 225 g (0.50 lb / 7.94 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 225 g (0.50 lb / 7.94 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony NEX-C3 and Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and give them scores of 58 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 73
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      BAD
      31
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      BAD
      9
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony NEX-C3

      Fujifilm FinePix JV150

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 225 g (0.50 lb / 7.94 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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