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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX150

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-3N
Sony WX150
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony WX150

 NEX-F3 WX150 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony NEX-F3

 WX150 NEX-F3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX150

 NEX-F3 WX150 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2012Similar generation
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography details
Sony WX150 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
38
good resolution (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography factors
Sony WX150 Sports photography factors
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography info
Sony WX150 Travel photography info
69
good battery power (470 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography details
Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (470 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging info
Sony WX150 Vlogging info
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX150
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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