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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced September 2013
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Updated by Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured 7 months after the NEX-3N so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores against the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-M1 NEX-3N 
RevealedSeptember 2013February 2013Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Fujifilm X-M1

 NEX-3N Fujifilm X-M1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-M1 NEX-3N 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 against the NEX-3N.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and NEX-3N is 87 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm X-M1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
66
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
77
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (480 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
66
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
71
good battery life (480 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (480 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
31
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony NEX-3N
 Fujifilm X-M1Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-09-17 2013-02-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) -
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 480 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $399