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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-F3 was brought out 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NEX-F3 grades versus the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony ZV-1

 NEX-F3 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony NEX-F3

 ZV-1 NEX-F3 
RevealedMay 2020August 2012More recent by 94 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony ZV-1

 NEX-F3 ZV-1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 features exterior 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 ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-F3 and the ZV-1.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and ZV-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and ZV-1.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony ZV-1 will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-F3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
73
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
85
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography information
69
good battery power (470 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
81
lighter than competition in class (294g)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 shots)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging factors
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic socket
86
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony ZV-1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony ZV-1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-16 2020-05-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 16000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 314 gr (0.69 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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 $750