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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W320

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W320 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-3N
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W320 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony W320, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very close but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-F3 was brought out 2 years after the W320 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-F3 scores against the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony W320

 NEX-F3 W320 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony NEX-F3

 W320 NEX-F3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W320

 NEX-F3 W320 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-F3 vs the W320.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and W320 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-F3 and W320.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-F3 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern NEX-F3 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography info
Sony W320 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
Street photography with Sony W320
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
Travel photography with Sony W320
69
great battery power (470 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
66
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W320 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W320
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 314 gr (0.69 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $470 $269