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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX10

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony NEX-F3
(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
Sony WX10
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony WX10

 NEX-F3 WX10 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony NEX-F3

 WX10 NEX-F3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX10

 NEX-F3 WX10 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and WX10 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX10 Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Street photography details
Sony WX10 Street photography details
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
69
better than average battery (470 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX10
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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