Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3
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![Nikon 1 AW1 front Nikon 1 AW1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon_1_AW1_0.jpg)
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
- Announced September 2013
(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
- Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the 1 AW1 (1") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
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The 1 AW1 was manufactured 14 months later than the NEX-F3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1 AW1 scores against the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 AW1 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Sony NEX-F3
1 AW1 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 14 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Nikon 1 AW1
NEX-F3 | 1 AW1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony NEX-F3
1 AW1 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 AW1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
See the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the NEX-F3.
![Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-AW1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 AW1 and NEX-F3 is 86 and 86 respectively.
![Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-AW1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 AW1 and NEX-F3.
All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 AW1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent 1 AW1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-AW1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-AW1-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Nikon 1 AW1 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon 1 AW1 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-09-19 | 2012-08-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXPEED 3A | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 135 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
Available lenses | 13 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/60 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 356 grams (0.78 lbs) | 314 grams (0.69 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 51 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 428 | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 470 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $470 |