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Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2007
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • New Model is Sony A77
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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-F3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A700 was revealed 5 years prior to the NEX-F3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A700 grades versus the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony NEX-F3

 A700 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony A700

 NEX-F3 A700 
AnnouncedAugust 2012December 2007Fresher by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony NEX-F3

 A700 NEX-F3 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A700 has physical dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A700 compared to the NEX-F3.

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A700 and NEX-F3 is 58 and 86 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A700 and NEX-F3.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony NEX-F3 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older A700 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A700
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
76
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A700
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
53
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (470 shots)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A700 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography details
49
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
great battery power (470 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
62
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony NEX-F3
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2007-12-19 2012-08-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4272 x 2848 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Amount of lenses 143 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
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)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 768 grams (1.69 lb) 314 grams (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 12.3
DXO Low light rating 581 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Battery type - 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 recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $1,000 $470