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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX1

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-3N
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony HX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-F3 was brought out 3 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the NEX-F3 matches up vs the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony HX1

 NEX-F3 HX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2012April 2009More recent by 41 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony NEX-F3

 HX1 NEX-F3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX1

 NEX-F3 HX1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 has outside dimensions 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 HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the HX1.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and HX1 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-F3 and HX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-F3 will provide you with more detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer NEX-F3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX1 Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Street photography info
Sony HX1 Street photography info
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX1 Sports photography highlights
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography info
Sony HX1 Travel photography info
69
great battery power (470 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
48
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (544 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX1 Landscape photography highlights
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
39
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
22
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (544 grams)
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX1
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-16 2009-04-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 gr (0.69 lb) 544 gr (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1114 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $470 $47,999