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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2022
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-F3 was launched 11 years before the FX30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NEX-F3 scores against the FX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony FX30

 NEX-F3 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony NEX-F3

 FX30 NEX-F3 
IntroducedSeptember 2022August 2012Fresher by 123 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k920kSharper screen (+1440k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony FX30

 NEX-F3 FX30 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen dimensions

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 has got exterior 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 FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-F3 against the FX30.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and FX30 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and FX30.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony FX30 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older NEX-F3 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography features
Sony FX30 Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
83
focusing manually
MP count high (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
Street photography with Sony FX30
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competitors in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Sports photography camera
53
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
Travel photography with Sony FX30
69
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery (570 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count high (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography features
Sony FX30 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (570 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging details
Sony FX30 Vlogging details
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (646g)
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony FX30
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony FX30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-16 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 16000 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 759
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 920k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 314g (0.69 pounds) 646g (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 photographs 570 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Two
Launch price $470 $1,800