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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-C3
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 11 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades versus the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NEX-3 
IntroducedSeptember 2021June 2010More modern by 137 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 NEX-3 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NEX-3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony NEX-3 in the all 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 using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the NEX-3.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NEX-3 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NEX-3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 II to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3
83
manual focus
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
52
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3
80
good battery power (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
59
decent MP (14MP)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography advice
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
27
offers face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony NEX-3
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2010-06-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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
Available lenses 62 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 297 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 830
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $0