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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W710

Portability
86 Imaging
57 Features
60 Overall
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Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W710 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W710, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-F3 was revealed 4 months prior to the W710 which means that they are 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 W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NEX-F3 grades versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony W710

		

		

			
 NEX-F3 W710 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony NEX-F3

		

		

			
 W710 NEX-F3 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W710

		

		

			
 NEX-F3 W710 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-F3 has physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-F3 vs the W710.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W710 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and W710 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and W710.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The NEX-F3 has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.
	
			Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography details
Sony W710 Portrait photography details
74
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
35
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
76
 screen tilts
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than competition (114g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography features
Sony W710 Sports photography features
53
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have phase detect AF
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
Travel photography with Sony W710
69
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 missing Time Lapse mode
 does not offer selfie friendly display
71
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 provides focus by touch
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
70
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse mode
39
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging features
Sony W710 Vlogging features
27
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 missing mic socket
34
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (114g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone port
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W710 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony W710
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-16 2013-01-08
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 314g (0.69 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images 240 images
Battery form 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 recording    
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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $470 $90