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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2016
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
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Updated by Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was introduced 3 years after the NEX-3N which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades against the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-A10 NEX-3N 
IntroducedDecember 2016February 2013Newer by 46 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Fujifilm X-A10

 NEX-3N Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-A10 NEX-3N 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A10 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs the NEX-3N.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and NEX-3N is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and NEX-3N.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm X-A10 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
69
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
66
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
61
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (480 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
86
good battery pack (410 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
71
great battery pack (480 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography factors
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (480 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging highlights
62
selfie friendly screen
features face detection focusing
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (None1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony NEX-3N
 Fujifilm X-A10Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-12-01 2013-02-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 410 shots 480 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $399