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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
Sony NEX-F3
(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  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3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
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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).

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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.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 NEX-F3 
ReleasedFebruary 2019August 2012Newer by 80 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm X-T30 

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 NEX-F3 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
MP count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography info
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography advice
80
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count great (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
great battery pack (470 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
27
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Alpha NEX-F3
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