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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A3
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
  • Released February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Later Model is Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was manufactured 23 months later than the NEX-3N making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-A2 NEX-3N 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2013More recent by 23 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Fujifilm X-A2

 NEX-3N Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-A2 NEX-3N 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the NEX-3N.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and NEX-3N is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography information
Sony NEX-3N Street photography information
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
77
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography features
58
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
slow fps (5.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography info
78
good battery pack (410 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
71
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography details
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging advice
70
screen is selfie friendly
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony NEX-3N
 Fujifilm X-A2Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2013-02-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.6fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 269 grams (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 All around 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 photos 480 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $370 $399