Pentax VS20 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Pentax VS20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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
- Announced August 2012
- Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Renewed by Sony NEX-3N
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Below, we are contrasting the Pentax VS20 vs Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very comparable but the VS20 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VS20 was brought out 6 months earlier than the NEX-F3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VS20 matches up versus the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Sony NEX-F3
| VS20 | NEX-F3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Pentax VS20
| NEX-F3 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Sony NEX-F3
| VS20 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | August 2012 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax VS20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax VS20 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 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).
Examine the Pentax VS20 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VS20 compared to the NEX-F3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VS20 and NEX-F3 is 90 and 86 respectively.
Pentax VS20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VS20 and NEX-F3.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The VS20 has got the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging.
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Pentax VS20 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Pentax Optio VS20 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio VS20 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-01-25 | 2012-08-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 3 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-4.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 235 grams (0.52 pounds) | 314 grams (0.69 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 | - | 470 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI122 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $106 | $470 |