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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-3N
Sony HX30V
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony HX30V

 NEX-F3 HX30V 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony NEX-F3

 HX30V NEX-F3 
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX30V

 NEX-F3 HX30V 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography details
Sony HX30V Sports photography details
53
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (470 shots)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX30V Travel photography highlights
69
good battery pack (470 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (254g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX30V
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
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