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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX80

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
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
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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
39
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