Canon M vs Sony NEX-F3
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Canon M vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced July 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Announced August 2012
- Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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Here is a complete assessment of the Canon M versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M was announced at a similar time to the NEX-F3 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M grades versus the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Canon M vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Sony NEX-F3
| M | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Canon M
| NEX-F3 | M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon M and Sony NEX-F3
| M | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2012 |  | August 2012 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Canon M vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M vs the NEX-F3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and NEX-F3 is 89 and 86 respectively.
Canon M vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M and NEX-F3.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon M to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon M vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Canon EOS M | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS M | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-07-23 | 2012-08-16 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 5 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 31 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 23 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) | 314 grams (0.69 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 65 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 827 | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 images | 470 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E12 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $510 | $470 |