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Nikon S01 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Nikon S01 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony NEX-F3
(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
  • Released August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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Nikon S01 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S01 and Sony NEX-F3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The S01 was introduced 11 months after the NEX-F3 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S01 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S01 scores against the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony NEX-F3

 S01 NEX-F3 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2012More modern by 11 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Nikon S01

 NEX-F3 S01 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony NEX-F3

 S01 NEX-F3 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S01 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S01 comes with external measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S01 against the NEX-F3.

Nikon S01 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S01 and NEX-F3 is 97 and 86 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S01 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S01 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger S01 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S01 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S01
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 Street photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (96g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography features
55
lighter than competitors in class (96 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S01
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging info
27
built-in touchscreen
lighter than competitors in class (96g)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
27
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
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Nikon S01 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Sony NEX-F3
 Nikon Coolpix S01Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S01 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-06-21 2012-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" APS-C
Sensor measurements 4.96 x 3.72mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 7.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.20 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 96 grams (0.21 lbs) 314 grams (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 190 photographs 470 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NPFW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots - Single
Launch price $170 $470