Pentax K-3 II vs Sony NEX-F3
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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Released April 2015
- Old Model is Pentax K-3
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
- New Model is Sony NEX-3N

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K-3 II and Sony NEX-F3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The K-3 II was brought out 2 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-3 II grades against the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 II & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Sony NEX-F3
K-3 II | NEX-F3 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 33 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+117k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Pentax K-3 II
NEX-F3 | K-3 II | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Pentax K-3 II and Sony NEX-F3
K-3 II | NEX-F3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-3 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II has physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while 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).
Examine the Pentax K-3 II and Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the K-3 II against the NEX-F3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and NEX-F3 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 II and NEX-F3.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-3 II to offer you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher K-3 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Pentax K-3 II | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-3 II | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-04-23 | 2012-08-16 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 27 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.3fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) | 314 gr (0.69 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 80 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 1106 | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 720 photographs | 470 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | One |
Launch cost | $829 | $470 |