Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W710
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W710 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony W710
NEX-F3 | W710 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | January 2013 | Similar 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and W710 is 86 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | 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 | 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 |