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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Updated by Sony NEX-C3
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm J30 was revealed 10 months prior to the NEX-3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm J30 grades vs the NEX-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm J30 NEX-3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Fujifilm J30

 NEX-3 Fujifilm J30 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009More modern by 10 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm J30 NEX-3 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 has external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the NEX-3.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and NEX-3 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and NEX-3.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm J30 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-3 will offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
59
megapixel count decent (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3
23
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
27
supports face detect focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony NEX-3
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-06-07
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 297g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 830
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $0