Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX20V
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX20V 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
- Released August 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Successor is Sony NEX-3N
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony HX20V
NEX-F3 | HX20V | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony NEX-F3
HX20V | NEX-F3 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX20V
NEX-F3 | HX20V | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | July 2012 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Look at the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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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 |