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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was manufactured 3 years after the NEX-3N which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up vs the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-T20 NEX-3N 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2013Newer by 48 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Fujifilm X-T20

 NEX-3N Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony NEX-3N

 Fujifilm X-T20 NEX-3N 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 comes with external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Sony NEX-3N in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the NEX-3N.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and NEX-3N is 83 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T20 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
66
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
75
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (480 per charge)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography highlights
76
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
good battery pack (480 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (480 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging info
36
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
28
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony NEX-3N
 Fujifilm X-T20Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2013-02-25
Physical type 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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 480 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $900 $399