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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W690

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W690 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W690 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony W690, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very similar but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The NEX-F3 was manufactured 6 months after the W690 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the NEX-F3 matches up versus the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony W690

 NEX-F3 W690 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony NEX-F3

 W690 NEX-F3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W690

 NEX-F3 W690 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2012Similar age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 provides exterior 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 W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the W690.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and W690 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-F3 and W690.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The NEX-F3 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography advice
Sony W690 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Street photography factors
Sony W690 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography highlights
Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
53
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (470 per charge)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
69
great battery life (470 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
Vlogging with Sony W690
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W690
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 314 gr (0.69 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style 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 shooting
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
Cost at release $470 $297