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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
64
Features
71
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T4
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed December 2011
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was released 6 years later than the NEX-7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up versus the NEX-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-T3 NEX-7 
RevealedSeptember 2018December 2011Fresher by 82 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 NEX-7 Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-T3 NEX-7 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 comes with external dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 against the NEX-7.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and NEX-7 is 71 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and NEX-7.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T3 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
MP count great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
78
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography details
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
MP count great (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
62
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Travel photography camera
74
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count great (26 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
great battery power (430 shots)
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count great (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (430 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Vlogging camera
34
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony NEX-7
 Fujifilm X-T3Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-06 2011-12-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number 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 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 539 grams (1.19 lbs) 400 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 81
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1016
Other
Battery life 390 photos 430 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
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