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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony A6000
Sony NEX-F3
(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
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-6 was revealed 8 months after the NEX-F3 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NEX-6 scores vs the NEX-F3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony NEX-F3

 NEX-6 NEX-F3 
RevealedMarch 2013August 2012Newer by 8 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony NEX-6

 NEX-F3 NEX-6 

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony NEX-F3

 NEX-6 NEX-F3 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-6 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-6 vs the NEX-F3.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and NEX-F3 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-6 and NEX-F3.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer NEX-6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Street photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography info
78
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (345g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography factors
66
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography details
75
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
69
good battery pack (470 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography advice
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
32
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (345g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony NEX-F3
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-03-25 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lb) 314 grams (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 73
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 12.3
DXO Low light rating 1018 1114
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 470 pictures
Battery type 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 With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $365 $470