Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-F3
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Old Model is Sony A7R III
- Successor is Sony A7R V
(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
- Launched August 2012
- Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Sony A7R IV versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A7R IV was launched 7 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the A7R IV matches up against the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony NEX-F3
A7R IV | NEX-F3 | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | August 2012 | More modern by 85 months | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 920k | Crisper screen (+520k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony A7R IV
NEX-F3 | A7R IV |
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Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony NEX-F3
A7R IV | NEX-F3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV provides external dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A7R IV versus Sony NEX-F3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A7R IV and the NEX-F3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and NEX-F3 is 62 and 86 respectively.
Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and NEX-F3.
Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7R IV will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent A7R IV will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-07-16 | 2012-08-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 61MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 9504 x 6336 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 32000 | 16000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 567 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony E |
Total lenses | 121 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 665 grams (1.47 lb) | 314 grams (0.69 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 99 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.0 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 3344 | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 images | 470 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Pricing at launch | $3,498 | $470 |