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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Updated by Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was released 5 years after the NEX-3N which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades against the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-A5 NEX-3N 
LaunchedJanuary 2018February 2013More modern by 61 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 NEX-3N Fujifilm X-A5 

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

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

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 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).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the NEX-3N.

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

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

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

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X-A5 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
66
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
no image stabilization
77
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (450 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
53
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (480 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography highlights
88
good battery (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
71
good battery pack (480 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (480 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
no image stabilization
28
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-3N
 Fujifilm X-A5Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-01-31 2013-02-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 361 grams (0.80 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 450 images 480 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $399