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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2021
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Later Model is Sony a5000
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony NEX-3N, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was brought out 8 years after the NEX-3N which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores against the NEX-3N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm GFX 100S NEX-3N 
IntroducedJanuary 2021February 2013More modern by 97 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k460kClearer display (+1900k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 NEX-3N Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm GFX 100S NEX-3N 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S offers exterior dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus the NEX-3N.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and NEX-3N is 55 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and NEX-3N.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give greater detail having its extra 86 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100S will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography information
97
has manual focus
excellent MP (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Street photography advice
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proofing
heavier than competition (900g)
77
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography features
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography features
91
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (480 per charge)
low fps (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
excellent MP (102 megapixels)
heavier than competition (900g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery (480 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
93
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging information
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging information
34
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (900 grams)
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony NEX-3N
 Fujifilm GFX 100SSony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2013-02-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 11648 x 8736 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Total lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 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 460 photos 480 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $5,999 $399