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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-3N
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX30V
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony HX20V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly comparable but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-F3 was brought out at a similar time to the HX20V and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NEX-F3 grades versus the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony HX20V

 NEX-F3 HX20V 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony NEX-F3

 HX20V NEX-F3 
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX20V

 NEX-F3 HX20V 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2012Same age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-F3 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-F3 against the HX20V.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and HX20V is 86 and 90 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and HX20V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-F3 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX20V will produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography info
Sony HX20V Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Street photography features
Sony HX20V Street photography features
76
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography advice
Sony HX20V Sports photography advice
53
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography info
Sony HX20V Travel photography info
69
great battery life (470 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX20V Landscape photography factors
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging factors
Sony HX20V Vlogging factors
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX20V
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-16 2012-07-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 16000 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 314g (0.69 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $470 $397