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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
83
Imaging
58
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
55
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced May 2015
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T20
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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Updated by Sony NEX-C3
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was announced 5 years later than the NEX-3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T10 scores vs the NEX-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X-T10 NEX-3 
RevealedMay 2015June 2010Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 NEX-3 Fujifilm X-T10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X-T10 NEX-3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Sony NEX-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 compared to the NEX-3.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T10 and NEX-3 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T10 and NEX-3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T10 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Street photography with Sony NEX-3
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
above average high ISO (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-3 Sports photography details
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
51
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography info
71
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,000)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging highlights
34
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
27
has face detection autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony NEX-3
 Fujifilm X-T10Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T10 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-05-19 2010-06-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 51000 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381g (0.84 lbs) 297g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 830
Other
Battery life 350 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $800 $0