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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-Pro3
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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-C3
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was unveiled 5 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades against the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NEX-3 
IntroducedJanuary 2016June 2010Newer by 69 months
Screen resolution1620k920kSharper screen (+700k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 NEX-3 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NEX-3 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers external dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and the NEX-3.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NEX-3 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NEX-3.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-Pro2 to give extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Street photography factors
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
52
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3
63
weather proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
59
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography info
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging information
33
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
27
provides face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony NEX-3
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2010-06-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,620k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 lbs) 297g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 830
Other
Battery life 350 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Pricing at launch $1,700 $0