Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony NEX-3N

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and NEX-3N (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was revealed 13 months before the NEX-3N making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up versus the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F770EXR has physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR against the NEX-3N.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F770EXR and NEX-3N is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F770EXR has the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder. The more aged Fujifilm F770EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.