Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
- Announced February 2013
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2
(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
- Released February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
- Replacement is Sony a5000
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm X-E1 was released very close to the NEX-3N and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up vs the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E1 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Sony NEX-3N
| Fujifilm X-E1 | NEX-3N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Fujifilm X-E1
| NEX-3N | Fujifilm X-E1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony NEX-3N
| Fujifilm X-E1 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2013 |  | February 2013 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the NEX-3N.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and NEX-3N is 85 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and NEX-3N.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E1 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-E1 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-02-28 | 2013-02-25 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR Pro | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 350 gr (0.77 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 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 | 350 photographs | 480 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | W126 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $600 | $399 |
