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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A35

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A35 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A35 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A35, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-F3 was revealed 12 months after the A35 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NEX-F3 scores vs the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony A35

 NEX-F3 A35 
IntroducedAugust 2012September 2011Newer by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony NEX-F3

 A35 NEX-F3 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony A35

 NEX-F3 A35 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-F3 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-F3 and the A35.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and A35 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and A35.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer NEX-F3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography information
Sony A35 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography advice
Sony A35 Sports photography advice
53
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low battery life (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography details
Sony A35 Travel photography details
69
better than average battery (470 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
59
lighter than competition in class (415g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (440 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography advice
Sony A35 Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (440 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
27
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony A35
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony SLT-A35
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-08-16 2011-09-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 16000 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.7
DXO Low light score 1114 763
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 440 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $470 $598