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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony NEX-3
(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
  • Released June 2010
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-C3
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Sony NEX-3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was revealed 2 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up versus the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NEX-3 
ReleasedJune 2012June 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen resolution1230k920kClearer screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 NEX-3 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NEX-3 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 features exterior dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Sony NEX-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the NEX-3.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NEX-3 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NEX-3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-Pro1 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-3 Street photography highlights
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3
45
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (300 per charge)
no phase detect AF
52
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography advice
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (300 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
MP count good (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography highlights
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (300 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
27
features face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony NEX-3
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-06-28 2010-06-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lb) 297 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 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 300 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) 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 1 1
Retail price $1,169 $0