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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T30 II was released 9 years after the NEX-F3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores versus the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NEX-F3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021August 2012More modern by 111 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm X-T30 II NEX-F3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the NEX-F3.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NEX-F3 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T30 II to render extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography details
83
has manual focus
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography highlights
79
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
80
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count great (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
better than average battery (470 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging factors
36
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2012-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 62 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 314 gr (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 470 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $900 $470