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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX3

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2021
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was introduced 4 years prior to the FX3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up versus the FX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony FX3

 Fujifilm X-E3 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 FX3 Fujifilm X-E3 
IntroducedFebruary 2021September 2017Fresher by 42 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k1040kSharper screen (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony FX3

 Fujifilm X-E3 FX3 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 has got outside measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the FX3.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and FX3 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and FX3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-E3 will give you extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography details
Sony FX3 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Sony FX3
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography info
Sony FX3 Sports photography info
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (600 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
77
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
71
good battery (600 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
selfie friendly display
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography information
Sony FX3 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (600 shots)
2 card slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging details
Sony FX3 Vlogging details
37
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
77
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony FX3
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony FX3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Sony FX3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 409600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 325 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 187
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 716 gr (1.58 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 350 photos 600 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Two
Cost at launch $700 $3,900