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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was revealed 2 years after the NEX-3N which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up against the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-E2S NEX-3N 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2013Newer by 36 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 NEX-3N Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-E2S NEX-3N 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S offers external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the NEX-3N.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and NEX-3N is 85 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and NEX-3N.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm X-E2S will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography highlights
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
66
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
77
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography factors
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
53
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (480 per charge)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
72
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
71
good battery life (480 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography details
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (480 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
34
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony NEX-3N
 Fujifilm X-E2SSony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2013-02-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
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 photos 480 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $599 $399