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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 4 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores vs the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-A3 NEX-F3 
LaunchedAugust 2016August 2012Fresher by 49 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-A3 NEX-F3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the NEX-F3.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and NEX-F3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-A3 to give you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
64
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (410 shots)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
87
good battery power (410 shots)
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
69
good battery power (470 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging information
74
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-A3Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-08-25 2012-08-16
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 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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 Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339g (0.75 pounds) 314g (0.69 pounds)
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 pictures 470 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $480 $470