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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
55 Overall
54

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-C3
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The X-S20 was manufactured 13 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X-S20 scores vs the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Sony NEX-3

		

		

			
 X-S20 NEX-3 
AnnouncedMay 2023June 2010More modern by 158 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k920kSharper screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 NEX-3 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony NEX-3

		

		

			
 X-S20 NEX-3 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S20 offers physical dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the X-S20 vs the NEX-3.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and NEX-3 is 72 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and NEX-3.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm X-S20 to provide extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger X-S20 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography information
84
 manual focus
 high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW files
72
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Street photography camera
 Sony NEX-3 as a Street photography camera
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 more heavy than average in class (491 grams)
76
 screen tilts
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3
87
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high sensor resolution (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (750 CIPA)
 supports phase detect auto focus
52
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have image stabilization
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography information
77
 good battery pack (750 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 high sensor resolution (26MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than average in class (491 grams)
59
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3
86
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high sensor resolution (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 no low pass filter
 supports RAW files
 good battery pack (750 shots)
68
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging factors
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone support
 more heavy than average in class (491 grams)
27
 comes with face detect autofocus
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony NEX-3
 Fujifilm X-S20Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-05-24 2010-06-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 86 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491g (1.08 pounds) 297g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 750 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,299 $0