Clicky

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The Fujifilm X-T2 was announced 3 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-T2 NEX-F3 
AnnouncedJuly 2016August 2012Fresher by 48 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-T2 NEX-F3 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 features physical dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the NEX-F3.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and NEX-F3 is 76 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and NEX-F3.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T2 to offer extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T2 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography advice
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography advice
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (340 per charge)
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography details
63
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
low battery (340 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery (340 per charge)
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
33
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-T2Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-07-07 2012-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 lbs) 314g (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 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 340 images 470 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Retail cost $1,600 $470