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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86 Imaging
57 Features
60 Overall
58

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Launched May 2023
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The X-S20 was unveiled 10 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the X-S20 grades versus the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Sony NEX-F3

		

		

			
 X-S20 NEX-F3 
LaunchedMay 2023August 2012Fresher by 132 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k920kClearer screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 NEX-F3 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony NEX-F3

		

		

			
 X-S20 NEX-F3 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 has outer dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the X-S20 vs the NEX-F3.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and NEX-F3 is 72 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and NEX-F3.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-S20 to provide extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer X-S20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
84
 focusing manually
 megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection focus
 saves RAW files
74
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography features
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 heavier than average (491g)
76
 screen tilts
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography factors
87
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery (750 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
53
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 better than average battery power (470 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
77
 great battery (750 per charge)
 has bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average (491g)
69
 better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 missing Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
86
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 no low pass filter
 saves RAW files
 great battery (750 shots)
70
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (470 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging details
77
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focus
 great video quality (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 includes external mic port
 heavier than average (491 grams)
27
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 missing external mic support
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-S20Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2012-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 86 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 491 gr (1.08 lbs) 314 gr (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 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 rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 750 photographs 470 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,299 $470