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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-Pro2
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
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Later Model is Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was revealed 8 months before the NEX-3N so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores vs the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NEX-3N 
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)

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

 NEX-3N Fujifilm X-Pro1 
RevealedFebruary 2013June 2012More modern by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

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

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NEX-3N 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 offers 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-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 against the NEX-3N.

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

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NEX-3N is 80 and 89 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NEX-3N.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
66
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography information
45
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (480 CIPA)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (300 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
good battery power (480 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography factors
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery life (300 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (480 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony NEX-3N
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-06-28 2013-02-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 grams (0.99 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images 480 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,169 $399