Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6300
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Later Model is Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Older Model is Sony A6000
- Successor is Sony A6500
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6300 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NEX-F3 was announced 4 years earlier than the A6300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the NEX-F3 scores against the A6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony A6300
NEX-F3 | A6300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony NEX-F3
A6300 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | August 2012 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony A6300
NEX-F3 | A6300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-F3 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check out the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NEX-F3 versus the A6300.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and A6300 is 86 and 83 respectively.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and A6300.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A6300 to give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older NEX-F3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6300 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Alpha a6300 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-08-16 | 2016-02-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony E |
Available lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 314 grams (0.69 pounds) | 404 grams (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | 1114 | 1437 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 images | 400 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $470 | $889 |