Fujifilm X70 vs Sony NEX-3

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X70 and Sony NEX-3, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was introduced 5 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X70 grades versus the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X70 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X70 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X70 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X70 versus the NEX-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X70 and NEX-3 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X70 and NEX-3.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X70 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.