Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350 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
- Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony WX300
- Newer Model is Sony WX500
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony WX350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very close but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe NEX-F3 was revealed 18 months prior to the WX350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NEX-F3 grades against the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony WX350
NEX-F3 | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony NEX-F3
WX350 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | August 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX350
NEX-F3 | WX350 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-F3 and the WX350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and WX350 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-F3 and WX350.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-F3 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX350 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-F3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-08-16 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 314 gr (0.69 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1114 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 images | 470 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $470 | $270 |