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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was announced 5 years after the NEX-F3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-E3 NEX-F3 
IntroducedSeptember 2017August 2012Newer by 62 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-E3 NEX-F3 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 features external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the NEX-F3.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and NEX-F3 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-E3 to render more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography details
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
77
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging info
37
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-09-07 2012-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 314 grams (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 470 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $700 $470