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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A7
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Successor is Sony NEX-C3
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was released 7 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades against the NEX-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X-A5 NEX-3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018June 2010More modern by 94 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 NEX-3 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X-A5 NEX-3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs the NEX-3.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and NEX-3 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and NEX-3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm X-A5 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography information
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Sony NEX-3
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery power (450 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
52
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography factors
88
great battery power (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
59
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Vlogging camera
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
no image stabilization
27
provides face detect focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-3
 Fujifilm X-A5Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-01-31 2010-06-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 grams (0.80 pounds) 297 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 830
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $0