Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Introduced June 2022
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- 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- Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
- Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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Below, we are looking at the Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z30 was revealed 10 years after the NEX-F3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z30 grades against the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Sony NEX-F3
| Z30 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2022 |  | August 2012 | Newer by 121 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Nikon Z30
| NEX-F3 | Z30 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Sony NEX-F3
| Z30 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3.00" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z30 features physical measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z30 and the NEX-F3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and NEX-F3 is 79 and 86 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z30 and NEX-F3.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon Z30 to show more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Nikon Z30 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Z30 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2022-06-29 | 2012-08-16 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 16000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 209 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 35 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lbs) | 314 gr (0.69 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") | 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 | 330 images | 470 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL25 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $650 | $470 |