Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W330
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
- New Model is Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W330 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony W330, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The NEX-F3 was launched 2 years after the W330 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NEX-F3 grades versus the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W330 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony W330
NEX-F3 | W330 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony NEX-F3
W330 | NEX-F3 |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W330
NEX-F3 | W330 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-F3 has outside 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 W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-F3 vs the W330.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and W330 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and W330.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-F3 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony NEX-F3 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger NEX-F3 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-08-16 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 314g (0.69 lb) | 128g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Type of battery | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $470 | $170 |