Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
- Announced January 2021
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-C3
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Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
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Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades vs the NEX-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony NEX-3
| Fujifilm X-E4 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2021 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 130 months |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+700k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Fujifilm X-E4
| NEX-3 | Fujifilm X-E4 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-3
| Fujifilm X-E4 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 has got exterior dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the NEX-3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-3 is 86 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-3.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-E4 to provide extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E4 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E4 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm X-E4 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2021-01-27 | 2010-06-07 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 58 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 364 gr (0.80 lb) | 297 gr (0.65 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 830 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126S | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $849 | $0 |