Reasons to choose X-Pro1
Released in 2012, X-Pro1 has about 368 mm² of sensor area, 16.3 MP effective resolution, and a 450 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X-Pro1
vs Sony Alpha NEX-3
VS
Sensor area
368 mm²
X-Pro1365 mm²
Alpha NEX-3- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.9%
The X-Pro1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X-Pro1MetricAlpha NEX-3
16.3 MPEffective pixels14.2 MP
23.6 × 15.6Sensor23.4 × 15.6
4.75 µmPixel pitch5.07 µm
22.59 µm²Pixel area25.71 µm²
4.43 MP/cm²Pixel density3.89 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.54
—Maximum video—
450 gWeight297 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X-Pro1 has the larger sensor area. The Alpha NEX-3 has the lighter body. The X-Pro1 has the higher effective resolution. The X-Pro1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha NEX-3
Released in 2010, Alpha NEX-3 has about 365 mm² of sensor area, 14.2 MP effective resolution, and a 297 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.