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Sony A9 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Sony A9 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Newer Model is Sony A9 II
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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
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Sony A9 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Sony A9 versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The A9 was revealed 4 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the A9 matches up versus the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony NEX-F3

 A9 NEX-F3 
IntroducedApril 2017August 2012Newer by 57 months
Screen resolution1440k920kCrisper screen (+520k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony A9

 NEX-F3 A9 

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony NEX-F3

 A9 NEX-F3 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A9 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A9 enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A9 versus the NEX-F3.

Sony A9 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and NEX-F3 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 and NEX-F3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A9 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A9 will give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher A9 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A9 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A9
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography features
73
great battery pack (650 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography details
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (650 per charge)
two card slots
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Sony A9 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony NEX-F3
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-04-19 2012-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 51200 16000
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 693 25
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 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, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 grams (1.48 lbs) 314 grams (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 92 73
DXO Color Depth rating 24.9 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 12.3
DXO Low light rating 3517 1114
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 470 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two One
Cost at release $4,498 $470