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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX70

Portability
86 Imaging
57 Features
60 Overall
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Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-3N
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very close but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-F3 was revealed 7 months later than the WX70 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NEX-F3 grades vs the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
 NEX-F3 WX70 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony NEX-F3

		

		

			
 WX70 NEX-F3 
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 NEX-F3 WX70 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-F3 provides exterior 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NEX-F3 against the WX70.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and WX70 is 86 and 97 respectively.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-F3 and WX70.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern NEX-F3 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
74
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
34
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography features
Sony WX70 Street photography features
76
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
68
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (114 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography details
Sony WX70 Sports photography details
53
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 better than average battery power (470 shots)
 low fps (6.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect AF
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
69
 better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
71
 lighter than others in class (114 grams)
 features focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
70
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (470 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse function
43
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
27
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have microphone port
36
 pretty wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (114g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic jack
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX70
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-16 2012-01-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 16000 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 314g (0.69 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $470 $242