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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2021
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-F3 was brought out 10 years prior to the ZV-E10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NEX-F3 scores against the ZV-E10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony ZV-E10

 NEX-F3 ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony NEX-F3

 ZV-E10 NEX-F3 
IntroducedJuly 2021August 2012Newer by 109 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony ZV-E10

 NEX-F3 ZV-E10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 offers outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-F3 and the ZV-E10.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and ZV-E10 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-F3 and ZV-E10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony ZV-E10 to show extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-F3 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
82
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
82
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography features
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
77
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography factors
69
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
88
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Vlogging camera
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony ZV-E10
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony ZV-E10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-16 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 16000 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 150
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 314 grams (0.69 lbs) 343 grams (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1114 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos 440 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FW50
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $470 $699