Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Introduced February 2019
- Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
- New Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Released August 2012
- Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
- New Model is Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-T30 was manufactured 6 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony NEX-F3
Fujifilm X-T30 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 80 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm X-T30
NEX-F3 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony NEX-F3
Fujifilm X-T30 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the NEX-F3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and NEX-F3 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and NEX-F3.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 should have an edge in sensor tech.

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


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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-02-14 | 2012-08-16 |
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 | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 54 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 (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 | 383g (0.84 lbs) | 314g (0.69 lbs) |
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 Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 470 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $899 | $470 |