Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX30V
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
- New Model is Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX20V
- Updated by Sony HX50V
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX30V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty close but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-F3 was revealed 6 months later than the HX30V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NEX-F3 grades against the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony HX30V
NEX-F3 | HX30V | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony NEX-F3
HX30V | NEX-F3 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX30V
NEX-F3 | HX30V | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-F3 enjoys 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 HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX30V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the HX30V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and HX30V is 86 and 90 respectively.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and HX30V.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-F3 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX30V will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-08-16 | 2012-02-28 |
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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 314 gr (0.69 lbs) | 254 gr (0.56 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 images | 320 images |
Battery type | 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 shooting | ||
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 | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $470 | $420 |