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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W560

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W560 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W560, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The NEX-F3 was brought out 20 months later than the W560 making 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 W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NEX-F3 matches up vs the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony W560

 NEX-F3 W560 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony NEX-F3

 W560 NEX-F3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W560

 NEX-F3 W560 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-F3 features exterior 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) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-F3 vs the W560.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and W560 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-F3 and W560.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NEX-F3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography info
Sony W560 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography info
Sony W560 Sports photography info
53
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
69
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W560 Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
42
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W560
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 314 gr (0.69 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $470 $139