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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
Sony W610
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony W610

 NEX-F3 W610 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony NEX-F3

 W610 NEX-F3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W610

 NEX-F3 W610 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
Street photography with Sony W610
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
56
lighter than competition (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography features
Sony W610 Sports photography features
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
69
good battery life (470 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (113g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography information
Sony W610 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging info
Sony W610 Vlogging info
27
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W610
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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
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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