Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-3

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was revealed 10 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades against the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S10 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 has outer measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the NEX-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and NEX-3 is 73 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and NEX-3.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X-S10 to provide more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.