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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 III 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-3N
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Updated by Sony RX100 IV
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively close but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-F3 was announced 21 months prior to the RX100 III which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the NEX-F3 grades against the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony RX100 III

 NEX-F3 RX100 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony NEX-F3

 RX100 III NEX-F3 
IntroducedMay 2014August 2012More recent by 21 months
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony RX100 III

 NEX-F3 RX100 III 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-F3 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-F3 and the RX100 III.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and RX100 III is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and RX100 III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 III will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-F3 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
64
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
Street photography with Sony RX100 III
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (290 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
Sports photography with Sony RX100 III
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 III Travel photography advice
69
better than average battery life (470 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
85
lighter than competition (290 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 III
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
73
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 III Vlogging features
27
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
80
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (290 grams)
no mic jack
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony RX100 III
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-16 2014-05-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 16000 12800
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/2000 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), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 314 gr (0.69 lbs) 290 gr (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 67
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.3
DXO Low light score 1114 495
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 320 photographs
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, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $470 $748