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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6000

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony A6000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-F3 was brought out 20 months prior to the A6000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-F3 grades against the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony A6000

 NEX-F3 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony NEX-F3

 A6000 NEX-F3 
AnnouncedApril 2014August 2012Fresher by 20 months
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony A6000

 NEX-F3 A6000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-F3 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony A6000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the A6000.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and A6000 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and A6000.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A6000 to provide more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-F3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
Portrait photography with Sony A6000
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (344 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6000 Sports photography highlights
53
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
72
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography features
Sony A6000 Travel photography features
69
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competition (344 grams)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
Landscape photography with Sony A6000
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
Vlogging with Sony A6000
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
33
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (344g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony A6000
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Alpha a6000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-16 2014-04-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 16000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 179
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 314 grams (0.69 lbs) 344 grams (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 13.1
DXO Low light rating 1114 1347
Other
Battery life 470 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $470 $548