Clicky

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and NEX-3N (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

The Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out very close to the NEX-3N which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm HS35EXR NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 NEX-3N Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm HS35EXR NEX-3N 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2013Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the NEX-3N.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and NEX-3N is 59 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
66
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography info
Sony NEX-3N Street photography info
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
77
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (600 shots)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (480 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography advice
53
better than average battery power (600 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery power (480 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography information
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (480 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging highlights
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony NEX-3N
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-02-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 480 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $380 $399