Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-7
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
- Successor is Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched December 2011

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-E3 was released 5 years later than the NEX-7 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades against the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony NEX-7
Fujifilm X-E3 | NEX-7 | |||
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Launched | September 2017 | ![]() | December 2011 | More recent by 70 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Fujifilm X-E3
NEX-7 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-7
Fujifilm X-E3 | NEX-7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides external 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) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the NEX-7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and NEX-7 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and NEX-7.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E3 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X-E3 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-09-07 | 2011-12-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 368.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 325 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Available lenses | 54 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 337g (0.74 lb) | 400g (0.88 lb) |
Dimensions | 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 430 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $700 | $699 |