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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E2S
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
  • Launched February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Successor is Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was introduced 13 months after the NEX-3N making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores vs the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-E2 NEX-3N 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2013More modern by 13 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Fujifilm X-E2

 NEX-3N Fujifilm X-E2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-E2 NEX-3N 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 features outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the NEX-3N.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and NEX-3N is 85 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and NEX-3N.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm X-E2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
66
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography details
Sony NEX-3N Street photography details
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
77
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
69
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (480 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography info
72
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery life (480 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography highlights
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (480 shots)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging factors
34
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony NEX-3N
 Fujifilm X-E2Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-05 2013-02-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 grams (0.77 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (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 format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $450 $399