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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX80

Portability
86 Imaging
57 Features
60 Overall
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Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
39

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-3N
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-F3 was launched 4 months earlier than the WX80 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-F3 scores vs the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 NEX-F3 WX80 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony NEX-F3

		

		

			
 WX80 NEX-F3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 NEX-F3 WX80 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-F3 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-F3 versus the WX80.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and WX80 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-F3 and WX80.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The NEX-F3 has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler.
	
			Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
74
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
35
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography information
Sony WX80 Street photography information
76
 tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus by touch
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
53
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 great battery life (470 CIPA)
 max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 lacks phase detect autofocus
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography info
Sony WX80 Travel photography info
69
 great battery life (470 per charge)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly display
71
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 includes focus by touch
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
70
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (470 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging info
Sony WX80 Vlogging info
27
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 missing mic socket
35
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (124g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic support
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX80
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-16 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 314g (0.69 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 shots 240 shots
Form of battery 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 shooting    
Storage type 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
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $470 $276