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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2016
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A10 was brought out 4 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-A10 scores vs the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-A10 NEX-F3 
ReleasedDecember 2016August 2012More recent by 53 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-A10 NEX-F3 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony NEX-F3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 and the NEX-F3.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and NEX-F3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A10 and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm X-A10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography features
69
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography information
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography factors
61
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery power (410 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
53
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography advice
86
good battery power (410 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
69
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography info
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging details
62
display is selfie friendly
features face detect focus
does not have image stabilization
low res video (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of mic socket
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-A10Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-12-01 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lb) 314 gr (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 410 photos 470 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $499 $470