Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
- Released July 2006
- Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D
- Updated by Sony A550
(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
- Later Model is Sony NEX-3N
Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Sony A100 versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A100 was unveiled 7 years prior to the NEX-F3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the A100 grades versus the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony NEX-F3
A100 | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony A100
NEX-F3 | A100 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | July 2006 | More modern by 73 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony NEX-F3
A100 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A100 provides external measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing 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 A100 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A100 vs the NEX-F3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and NEX-F3 is 64 and 86 respectively.
Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and NEX-F3.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-F3 to give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2006-07-31 | 2012-08-16 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 143 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 638 gr (1.41 pounds) | 314 gr (0.69 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 61 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 476 | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM55H | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,000 | $470 |