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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was introduced 3 years after the NEX-3N which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up versus the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-A3 NEX-3N 
RevealedAugust 2016February 2013More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Fujifilm X-A3

 NEX-3N Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-A3 NEX-3N 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Sony NEX-3N in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the NEX-3N.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and NEX-3N is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and NEX-3N.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-A3 to resolve greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography info
Sony NEX-3N Street photography info
79
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography advice
64
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (480 shots)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography advice
87
good battery pack (410 per charge)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery pack (480 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (480 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-3N
 Fujifilm X-A3Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-08-25 2013-02-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
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 rate 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339g (0.75 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
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 images 480 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $480 $399