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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was brought out 19 months later than the NEX-F3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-E2 NEX-F3 
IntroducedMarch 2014August 2012Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-E2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-E2 NEX-F3 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the NEX-F3.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and NEX-F3 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm X-E2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography features
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography factors
69
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
72
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
69
better than average battery (470 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-E2Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-05 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 314 gr (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (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 photos 470 photos
Form of battery 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $450 $470