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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3N

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

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced September 2021
  • Replaced the 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
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Successor is Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was unveiled 8 years later than the NEX-3N and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores versus the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II NEX-3N 
IntroducedSeptember 2021February 2013Fresher by 104 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 NEX-3N Fujifilm X-T30 II 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II NEX-3N 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony NEX-3N in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the NEX-3N.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NEX-3N is 82 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NEX-3N.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 II to result in greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II provides an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography features
83
 manual focus
 fantastic megapixels (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
66
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't use external flash
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography information
Sony NEX-3N Street photography information
79
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 no image stabilization
77
 screen tilts up and down
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography features
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography features
79
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (30.0 frames per second)
 fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 has phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
53
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 better than average battery life (480 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
 Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
80
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is not selfie friendly
71
 better than average battery life (480 CIPA)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography features
81
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 fantastic megapixels (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (380 CIPA)
 no image stabilization
70
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (480 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging information
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging information
36
 has touchscreen
 features face detect focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic jack
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
28
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony NEX-3N
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2013-02-25
Body design 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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 62 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 380 shots 480 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $900 $399