Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony ZV-1
NEX-F3 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony NEX-F3
ZV-1 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Revealed | May 2020 | August 2012 | More recent by 94 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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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 |