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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73
Pentax K-3 II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Pentax K-3 II
(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
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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-3N
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Sony NEX-F3

 K-3 II NEX-F3 
IntroducedApril 2015August 2012Fresher by 33 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k920kClearer display (+117k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Pentax K-3 II

 NEX-F3 K-3 II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Pentax K-3 II and Sony NEX-F3

 K-3 II NEX-F3 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography info
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-3 II as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Sports photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography details
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (720 shots)
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Travel photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
56
environment proof
good resolution (24MP)
bad battery (720 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography information
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery (720 CIPA)
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Vlogging info
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-3 II and Sony NEX-F3
 Pentax K-3 IISony Alpha NEX-F3
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