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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350

Portability
86 Imaging
57 Features
60 Overall
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Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
Sony WX350
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 NEX-F3 WX350 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony NEX-F3

		

		

			
 WX350 NEX-F3 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2012Newer by 18 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 NEX-F3 WX350 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
74
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
37
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography features
Sony WX350 Street photography features
76
 tilting screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
53
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great battery life (470 shots)
 max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect auto focus
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
69
 great battery life (470 per charge)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 no Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
72
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 decent MP (18MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
70
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (470 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
 no Time Lapse function
47
 rather wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
27
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 no mic socket
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX350
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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
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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