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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX300

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX300 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-F3 was revealed 6 months earlier than the WX300 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the NEX-F3 scores versus the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony WX300

 NEX-F3 WX300 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony NEX-F3

 WX300 NEX-F3 

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX300

 NEX-F3 WX300 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2013Similar generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-F3 comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-F3 versus the WX300.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and WX300 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and WX300.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX300 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
Street photography with Sony WX300
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (166g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography info
Sony WX300 Sports photography info
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (470 CIPA)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
69
great battery (470 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than others in class (166g)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging information
Sony WX300 Vlogging information
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX300
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-16 2013-02-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $470 $330