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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
64
Features
71
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-7 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E4
Sony NEX-7
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-E3 NEX-7 
LaunchedSeptember 2017December 2011More recent by 70 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 NEX-7 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-E3 NEX-7 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
78
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography details
Sony NEX-7 Street photography details
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography factors
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
62
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (430 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Travel photography with Sony NEX-7
77
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
70
good battery life (430 per charge)
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (430 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
35
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-7
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Alpha NEX-7
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