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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was released 8 years after the NEX-3N which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades against the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-E4 NEX-3N 
RevealedJanuary 2021February 2013More modern by 97 months
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Fujifilm X-E4

 NEX-3N Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-E4 NEX-3N 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 features external measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3N in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the NEX-3N.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-3N is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-E4 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
66
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography features
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
resolution is amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (480 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
88
better than average battery (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
71
great battery life (480 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (480 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
82
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
lack of image stabilization
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-3N
 Fujifilm X-E4Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2013-02-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 58 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 gr (0.80 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 380 shots 480 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $849 $399