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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX1

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX1 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-3N
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-F3 was announced 6 months prior to the RX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NEX-F3 matches up vs the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony RX1

 NEX-F3 RX1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony NEX-F3

 RX1 NEX-F3 
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony RX1

 NEX-F3 RX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2013Same generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-F3 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-F3 and the RX1.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and RX1 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-F3 and RX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-F3 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1 will render extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
82
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
Street photography with Sony RX1
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
Sports photography with Sony RX1
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
Travel photography with Sony RX1
69
great battery life (470 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
62
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (270 CIPA)
heavier than competition (482g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
65
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging details
Sony RX1 Vlogging details
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony RX1
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-16 2013-02-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 16000 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/4000 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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 314g (0.69 pounds) 482g (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 93
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 14.3
DXO Low light score 1114 2534
Other
Battery life 470 photos 270 photos
Battery format 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)
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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $470 $2,798