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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
86 Imaging
57 Features
60 Overall
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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

		

		

			
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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	

	
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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
Photography Glossary
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