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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Newer Model is Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was manufactured 4 years later than the NEX-3N and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up vs the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-E3 NEX-3N 
RevealedSeptember 2017February 2013More recent by 56 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 NEX-3N Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

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

 Fujifilm X-E3 NEX-3N 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 offers exterior 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-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Sony NEX-3N in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the NEX-3N.

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

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

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

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-E3 to result in more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
66
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Street photography advice
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography highlights
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (480 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography advice
77
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery power (480 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (480 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
37
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
28
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-3N
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-09-07 2013-02-25
Physical type 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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $700 $399