Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6400
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Released January 2019
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6400 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NEX-F3 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the A6400 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NEX-F3 grades against the A6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 & Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony A6400
NEX-F3 | A6400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony NEX-F3
A6400 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Released | January 2019 | August 2012 | Fresher by 78 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony A6400
NEX-F3 | A6400 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-F3 has physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
See the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6400 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the A6400.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and A6400 is 86 and 83 respectively.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and A6400.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A6400 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older NEX-F3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-08-16 | 2019-01-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Mic 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 gr (0.69 lbs) | 403 gr (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1114 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 shots | 410 shots |
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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $470 | $898 |