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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Successor is Sony NEX-C3
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was launched 7 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades against the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X-E3 NEX-3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017June 2010More recent by 89 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 NEX-3 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X-E3 NEX-3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 offers outer dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the NEX-3.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and NEX-3 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and NEX-3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-E3 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography features
Sony NEX-3 Street photography features
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
52
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography highlights
77
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
59
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging information
37
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
27
includes face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-3
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-09-07 2010-06-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 297g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 830
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $700 $0