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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
55
Overall
53

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(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
Sony NEX-3
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X100V NEX-3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020June 2010Newer by 118 months
Display resolution1620k920kCrisper display (+700k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Fujifilm X100V

 NEX-3 Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sony NEX-3

 Fujifilm X100V NEX-3 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
great resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography info
Sony NEX-3 Street photography info
74
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (478 grams)
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100V
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3
73
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
great resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (420 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
51
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography features
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography features
76
good battery power (420 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
great resolution (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (478g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
59
decent MP (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography advice
73
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
great resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging features
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging features
35
great max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (478g)
27
provides face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Sony NEX-3
 Fujifilm X100VSony Alpha NEX-3
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