Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The NEX-F3 was brought out 8 months after the W610 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NEX-F3 grades against the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony W610
NEX-F3 | W610 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 8 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony NEX-F3
W610 | NEX-F3 |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W610
NEX-F3 | W610 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 comes with physical 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 W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NEX-F3 and the W610.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and W610 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and W610.
All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-F3 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer NEX-F3 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-16 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 314 grams (0.69 lb) | 113 grams (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 images | 250 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BN |
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $470 | $200 |