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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-F3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was brought out 7 years after the NEX-F3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 grades vs the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 NEX-F3 
IntroducedOctober 2019August 2012Newer by 88 months
Screen resolution1620k920kClearer screen (+700k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 NEX-F3 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 comes with physical dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus the NEX-F3.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and NEX-F3 is 78 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to show more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography highlights
82
focusing manually
resolution is great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography information
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
great battery power (470 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography info
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
36
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-10-23 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 grams (1.10 pounds) 314 grams (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two One
Pricing at launch $2,000 $470