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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was announced 4 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up vs the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-T20 NEX-F3 
LaunchedJanuary 2017August 2012More recent by 54 months
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-T20 NEX-F3 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 has got physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 compared to the NEX-F3.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and NEX-F3 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T20 to result in extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T20 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
78
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
76
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
69
good battery power (470 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
36
touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-T20Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2012-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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 Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 314 grams (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 350 shots 470 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $900 $470