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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Later Model is Sony A57
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-F3 was manufactured 2 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the NEX-F3 grades versus the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony A55

 NEX-F3 A55 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony NEX-F3

 A55 NEX-F3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony A55

 NEX-F3 A55 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the A55.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and A55 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and A55.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent NEX-F3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A55 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Street photography info
Sony A55 Street photography info
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography details
Sony A55 Sports photography details
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (380 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
Sony A55 Travel photography information
69
good battery power (470 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (380 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A55 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
67
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (380 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging info
Sony A55 Vlogging info
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony A55
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony SLT-A55
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony SLT-A55
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-16 2010-08-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 16000 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 314 grams (0.69 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 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 73
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.4
DXO Low light score 1114 816
Other
Battery life 470 shots 380 shots
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)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $470 $800