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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released October 2020
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-S20
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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was manufactured 8 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up against the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-S10 NEX-F3 
LaunchedOctober 2020August 2012More recent by 100 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-S10 NEX-F3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 provides outside dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 compared to the NEX-F3.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and NEX-F3 is 73 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and NEX-F3.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-S10 to give greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-S10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
75
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
more heavy than competitors in class (465 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
85
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
53
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
76
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (465g)
69
good battery power (470 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography information
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S10
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
77
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
supports face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (465 grams)
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-S10Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-15 2012-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 3.2 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 465 grams (1.03 lb) 314 grams (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 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 325 photographs 470 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $999 $470