Fujifilm X-A7 with Sony NEX-F3 Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony NEX-F3 Main Features

  • September, 2019
  • August, 2012
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • 200 - 16000 ISO
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
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  • Electronic (optional) Viewfinder
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 119 x 68 x 41 mm, 320g.
  • 117 x 67 x 42 mm, 314g.
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Fujifilm X-A7 Scores


Imaging score
62
Features score
78
Value for money score
89
Portability score
93
Overall score
77

Sony NEX-F3 Scores


Imaging score
55
Features score
50
Value for money score
73
Portability score
91
Overall score
58

Sony Alpha NEX-F3 with Fujifilm X-A7 Overview


Let's compare FujiFilm X-A7 with Sony Alpha NEX-F3. These models are included in the Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Fujifilm X-A7 was released in 2019, and Sony NEX-F3 in 2012. X-A7 is newer, which is a plus. Alpha NEX-F3 7 years older. 7 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of X-A7 is greater than that of Alpha NEX-F3. The difference of 8 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Alpha NEX-F3), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony NEX-F3, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Alpha NEX-F3 has electronic (optional) viewfinder, and the X-A7 doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Fujifilm X-A7 has 6.0 fps continuous shooting. Fujifilm X-A7 has 6.0 fps continuous shooting.

General X-A7 Alpha NEX-F3
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model X-A7 Alpha NEX-F3
Announced September, 2019 August, 2012
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1.5
Number of Lenses 51 116
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Tilting
Screen Resolution 2760k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 425 25
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps 6.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.7 mm 23.4 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 369.0 mm² 365.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max Native ISO 12800 16000
Min Native ISO 100 200
Max Boosted ISO 25600 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 440 shots 470 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-W126S NPFW50
Physical
Weight 320 g 314 g
Physical Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41 mm 117 x 67 x 42 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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