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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86 Imaging
57 Features
60 Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was released 8 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z6 II matches up vs the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony NEX-F3

		

		

			
 Z6 II NEX-F3 
AnnouncedOctober 2020August 2012More recent by 100 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kCrisper screen (+1180k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
 NEX-F3 Z6 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony NEX-F3

		

		

			
 Z6 II NEX-F3 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II provides outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z6 II versus the NEX-F3.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and NEX-F3 is 61 and 86 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and NEX-F3.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Z6 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography factors
86
 has manual focus
 megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focus
 exports RAW files
74
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography info
78
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (51,200)
76
 screen tilts
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography advice
82
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 bad battery power (410 CIPA)
53
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 good battery pack (470 per charge)
 low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
 Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
66
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
 bad battery power (410 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
69
 good battery pack (470 CIPA)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography info
82
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 has dual storage slots
 bad battery power (410 CIPA)
70
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 good battery pack (470 shots)
 no image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging highlights
36
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone jack
 screen isn't selfie friendly
27
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 lack of microphone socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony NEX-F3
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2012-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 51200 16000
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 314 grams (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 470 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $1,997 $470