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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6600

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-3N
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Updated by Sony A6700
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6600, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NEX-F3 was launched 8 years earlier than the A6600 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NEX-F3 matches up against the A6600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony A6600

 NEX-F3 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony NEX-F3

 A6600 NEX-F3 
LaunchedAugust 2019August 2012Fresher by 85 months
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony A6600

 NEX-F3 A6600 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-F3 has outer 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) while the Sony A6600 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-F3 and the A6600.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and A6600 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and A6600.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A6600 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older NEX-F3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
Portrait photography with Sony A6600
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Street photography advice
Sony A6600 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (470 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (810 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
Sony A6600 Travel photography information
69
great battery (470 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
84
good battery pack (810 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography features
Sony A6600 Landscape photography features
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging advice
Sony A6600 Vlogging advice
27
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
84
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony A6600
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Alpha a6600
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-16 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
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 (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 314 gr (0.69 pounds) 503 gr (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 13.4
DXO Low light rating 1114 1497
Other
Battery life 470 shots 810 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $470 $1,198