Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3
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![Sony Alpha NEX-3 front Sony Alpha NEX-3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-3/Sony-NEX-3-front.jpg)
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57 Features
60 Overall
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-C3
(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
- Revealed August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The NEX-3 was revealed 3 years earlier than the NEX-F3 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NEX-3 grades against the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony NEX-F3
NEX-3 | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony NEX-3
NEX-F3 | NEX-3 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony NEX-F3
NEX-3 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Check out the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-3 vs the NEX-F3.
![Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3 and NEX-F3 is 89 and 86 respectively.
![Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3 and NEX-F3.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-F3 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-3-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-06-07 | 2012-08-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 297 grams (0.65 lb) | 314 grams (0.69 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 68 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 830 | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 470 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $470 |