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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
74
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
56
Features
60
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro3
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
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Sony NEX-F3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was announced 3 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up against the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NEX-F3 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2012Fresher by 42 months
Display resolution1620k920kCrisper display (+700k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 NEX-F3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 enjoys outer measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 compared to the NEX-F3.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NEX-F3 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-Pro2 to give more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
75
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography details
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery (350 shots)
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography highlights
62
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
low battery (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
great battery life (470 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging info
33
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2012-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 lbs) 314g (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 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 350 photographs 470 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 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 Dual One
Launch cost $1,700 $470