Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX10
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX10, 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 WX10 (16MP) is very comparable but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe NEX-F3 was manufactured 20 months after the WX10 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NEX-F3 matches up vs the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony WX10
NEX-F3 | WX10 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony NEX-F3
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Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX10
NEX-F3 | WX10 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-F3 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-F3 and the WX10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and WX10 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-F3 and WX10.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The NEX-F3 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more recent NEX-F3 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-16 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 |
Highest resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 314g (0.69 pounds) | 161g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BG1 |
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $470 | $200 |