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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
85 Imaging
58 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86 Imaging
57 Features
60 Overall
58

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2
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
  • Released August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was unveiled 7 months later than the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades against the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Sony NEX-F3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E1 NEX-F3 
ReleasedFebruary 2013August 2012Fresher by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-E1

		

		

			
 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-E1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony NEX-F3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E1 NEX-F3 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 features outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and the NEX-F3.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and NEX-F3 is 85 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and NEX-F3.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to consider the production date  of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm X-E1 provides an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
74
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
74
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E1 as a Street photography camera
 Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
66
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
76
 has a tilting screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
49
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 has no phase detect AF
53
 good  resolution (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 good battery power (470 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography factors
65
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 lack of Time Lapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
 good battery power (470 CIPA)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 no Timelapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
69
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a good size (2.8")
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 no image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse function
70
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (470 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
32
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes mic support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
27
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 no microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-E1Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-02-28 2012-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 314 gr (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 shots 470 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $470