Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX150
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX150 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
- Released August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
- Updated by Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX150 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX150, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NEX-F3 was announced 6 months after the WX150 so 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 WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the NEX-F3 grades against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony WX150
NEX-F3 | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony NEX-F3
WX150 | NEX-F3 |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX150
NEX-F3 | WX150 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | February 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-F3 against the WX150.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and WX150 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-F3 and WX150.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-F3 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX150 will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-08-16 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 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) | 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 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 314g (0.69 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 95 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 images | 240 images |
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $470 | $300 |