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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was unveiled 5 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades vs the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-A5 NEX-F3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018August 2012Fresher by 67 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-A5 NEX-F3 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 against the NEX-F3.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and NEX-F3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A5 to render greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
81
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography advice
72
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
88
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
69
great battery power (470 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging advice
81
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
lack of image stabilization
27
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-A5Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-31 2012-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
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) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 361 gr (0.80 pounds) 314 gr (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 450 shots 470 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 $470