Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-F3

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was announced 7 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores against the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A7 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the NEX-F3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and NEX-F3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-A7 to deliver more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.