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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-C3
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was manufactured 9 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 grades against the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 NEX-3 
LaunchedOctober 2019June 2010Newer by 115 months
Display resolution1620k920kClearer display (+700k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 NEX-3 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 NEX-3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 has exterior dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the NEX-3.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and NEX-3 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and NEX-3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to result in extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-3 Street photography advice
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
52
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography factors
77
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great megapixels (26MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
59
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography features
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3
36
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
27
features face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony NEX-3
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-10-23 2010-06-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 gr (1.10 pounds) 297 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 330 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at launch $2,000 $0