Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX70
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX70 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
- Announced August 2012
- Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Successor is Sony NEX-3N
(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

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.

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.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony WX70
NEX-F3 | WX70 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony NEX-F3
WX70 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX70
NEX-F3 | WX70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |