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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Successor is Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was manufactured 6 years later than the NEX-3N and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades versus the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-A7 NEX-3N 
AnnouncedSeptember 2019February 2013More recent by 80 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k460kCrisper display (+2300k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Fujifilm X-A7

 NEX-3N Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-A7 NEX-3N 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the NEX-3N.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and NEX-3N is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-A7 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A7 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
66
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
80
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (480 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
88
great battery (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
71
great battery power (480 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography advice
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 shots)
no image stabilization
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (480 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
81
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
no image stabilization
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-3N
 Fujifilm X-A7Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-11 2013-02-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,760k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 gr (0.71 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 440 shots 480 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $700 $399