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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W650

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W650 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-3N
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W650 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony W650, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-F3 was launched 8 months later than the W650 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-F3 grades versus the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony W650

 NEX-F3 W650 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony NEX-F3

 W650 NEX-F3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W650

 NEX-F3 W650 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-F3 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony W650 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-F3 vs the W650.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and W650 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and W650.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher NEX-F3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography details
Sony W650 Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Street photography info
Sony W650 Street photography info
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
69
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W650
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-16 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 314g (0.69 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
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 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage media 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
Retail cost $470 $140