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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W380

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W380 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-3N
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W380, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-F3 was introduced 2 years after the W380 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the NEX-F3 matches up vs the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony W380

 NEX-F3 W380 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony NEX-F3

 W380 NEX-F3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W380

 NEX-F3 W380 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-F3 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-F3 against the W380.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and W380 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and W380.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-F3 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-F3 will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer NEX-F3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography information
Sony W380 Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Street photography factors
Sony W380 Street photography factors
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography highlights
Sony W380 Sports photography highlights
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
Travel photography with Sony W380
69
great battery (470 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography details
Sony W380 Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging information
Sony W380 Vlogging information
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W380
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz 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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 16000 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 314g (0.69 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1114 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 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
Retail price $470 $44