Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30
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![Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3/Sony-NEX-F3-front.jpg)
![Sony FX30 front Sony FX30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-FX30/Sony-FX30-front.jpg)
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 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
- Launched August 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
(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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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony FX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony FX30
NEX-F3 | FX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony NEX-F3
FX30 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Introduced | September 2022 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 123 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-vs-Sony-FX30-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-vs-Sony-FX30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-vs-Sony-FX30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-vs-Sony-FX30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony FX30 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony FX30 | |
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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 |