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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
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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Photography Type Scores

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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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

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