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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Launched September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-A7 NEX-F3 
RevealedSeptember 2019August 2012Newer by 87 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k920kClearer screen (+1840k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-A7 NEX-F3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography factors
80
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography advice
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
53
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography factors
88
great battery life (440 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
69
good battery pack (470 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
very good size screen (3.5")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging details
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
lack of image stabilization
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-A7Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-09-11 2012-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,760k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 grams (0.71 lbs) 314 grams (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 photographs 470 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $700 $470