Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2019
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T20
- Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched February 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
- Updated by Sony a5000

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-T30 was announced 6 years later than the NEX-3N and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up against the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony NEX-3N
Fujifilm X-T30 | NEX-3N | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | ![]() | February 2013 | More recent by 73 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Fujifilm X-T30
NEX-3N | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony NEX-3N
Fujifilm X-T30 | NEX-3N | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony NEX-3N in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NEX-3N is 82 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NEX-3N.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T30 to resolve extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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


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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-02-14 | 2013-02-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X-Processor 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 (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 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
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 All around score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1067 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 480 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $899 | $399 |