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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released May 2018
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T200
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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was released 5 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades against the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-T100 NEX-F3 
AnnouncedMay 2018August 2012Fresher by 71 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-T100 NEX-F3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 provides physical dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 and the NEX-F3.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and NEX-F3 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T100 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T100 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T100 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography advice
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography highlights
72
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (448g)
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography features
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (430 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
74
good battery pack (430 shots)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than competitors in class (448g)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
great battery (470 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (430 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging factors
34
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (448g)
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-T100Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-05-24 2012-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
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 rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448 gr (0.99 pounds) 314 gr (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 430 photographs 470 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $470