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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-3N
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony HX300
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX400V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-F3 was unveiled 18 months prior to the HX400V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the NEX-F3 grades vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony HX400V

 NEX-F3 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony NEX-F3

 HX400V NEX-F3 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2012More modern by 18 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX400V

 NEX-F3 HX400V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-F3 offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX400V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-F3 against the HX400V.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and HX400V is 86 and 62 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-F3 and HX400V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-F3 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX400V will show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-F3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
51
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Street photography advice
Sony HX400V Street photography advice
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
53
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
69
great battery (470 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (660g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX400V
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-16 2014-02-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
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 surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 16000 12800
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 314g (0.69 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 1114 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $470 $448