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Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony A450 versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The A450 was announced 3 years prior to the NEX-F3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A450 scores versus the NEX-F3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony NEX-F3

 A450 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony A450

 NEX-F3 A450 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony NEX-F3

 A450 NEX-F3 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A450 features outside measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A450 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A450 against the NEX-F3.

Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and NEX-F3 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A450 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony NEX-F3 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography highlights
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
60
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
good battery pack (470 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography info
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A450
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
9
no video shooting
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Sony A450 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony NEX-F3
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-08-16
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Clear Photo Color LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 560 gr (1.23 pounds) 314 gr (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 73
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 12.3
DXO Low light rating 769 1114
Other
Battery life 1050 photographs 470 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,241 $470