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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  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3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

		

		

			
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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).
Examine the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony ZV-E10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
Photography Glossary
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