Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-F3

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was announced 14 months later than the NEX-F3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores vs the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-M1 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-M1 has outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 against the NEX-F3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and NEX-F3 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm X-M1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.