Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
- Announced February 2020
- Old Model is Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced June 2010
- Renewed by Sony NEX-C3

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X100V was manufactured 9 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100V grades against the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100V and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100V Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sony NEX-3
Fujifilm X100V | NEX-3 | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 118 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+700k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Fujifilm X100V
NEX-3 | Fujifilm X100V |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sony NEX-3
Fujifilm X100V | NEX-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V provides external dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and NEX-3 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100V and NEX-3.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X100V to give greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100V is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Fujifilm X100V | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X100V | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-02-04 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | X-Processor Pro 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 | 26MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,620k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 478 grams (1.05 lb) | 297 grams (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 330 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,399 | $0 |