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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Announced June 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony NEX-F3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was launched around the same time to the NEX-F3 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores against the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NEX-F3 
Display resolution1230k920kSharper display (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NEX-F3 
RevealedJune 2012August 2012Similar age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 features outside dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the NEX-F3.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NEX-F3 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography features
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
45
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
53
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (300 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography information
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging details
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-06-28 2012-08-16
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 dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 lbs) 314 gr (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 300 shots 470 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,169 $470