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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Released January 2021
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was unveiled 8 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades versus the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-E4 NEX-F3 
IntroducedJanuary 2021August 2012Fresher by 103 months
Screen resolution1620k920kClearer screen (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-E4 NEX-F3 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 offers external measurements 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-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 compared to the NEX-F3.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-F3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-E4 to produce extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography details
83
focusing manually
excellent MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography info
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography advice
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
excellent MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
53
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
88
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
69
great battery (470 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography factors
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
excellent MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
no image stabilization
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging factors
82
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
no image stabilization
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-E4Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 58 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364g (0.80 lbs) 314g (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 images 470 images
Battery type 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $849 $470