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Sony NEX-F3

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
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Cons

  • uninspiring performance in low light
  • image quality began to deteriorate
  • No gain in image quality over its predecessor

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.5x15.6 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4912, 3264 px
  • Sony E
  • 2.8
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Sony NEX-F3 - Pros & Cons

Sony NEX-F3

Cons

  • uninspiring performance in low light
  • image quality began to deteriorate
  • No gain in image quality over its predecessor
  • Vivid 921k-dot LCD screen
  • F3 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Sony NEX-F3 have Image Stabilization
  • Sony NEX-F3 have built-in GPS
  • Sony NEX-F3 have Touch Screen

Sony NEX-F3 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4912 x 3264 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony NEX-F3 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4912 x 3264 px
Other resolutions
  • 4912x2760
  • 3568x2368
  • 3568x2000
  • 2448x1624
  • 2448x1376
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Lens mountSony E
Digital zoom4.0 x
Maximum aperture2.8
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Flash
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Number of focus points25
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter1.93 in
Phase detection autofocusno
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
AE frames3
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/160s
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemTTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive5.5 fps
Scene modes
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Twilight
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Speed (JPEG)5.5 fps
Speed (RAW)5.5 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 3.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Audio systemStereo
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight7.94 oz
Width4.62 in
Height2.62 in
Depth1.63 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)470
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery voltage7.2 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
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Image
ISO
  • 200
  • 16000
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum200
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4912 x 3264 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG XR
  • RAW
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots920000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Viewfinder magnification0.73 x
Dioptre correctionno
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MPEG-4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)25.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)50.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialMetal
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage32.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Dual memory card slotsyes
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
  • RAW
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Connectivity
Mini Type Cyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Firewireno

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Sony NEX-F3 Sony - Editorial Reviews (22)

3.8
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Sony NEX-F3 Sony NEX-F3 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 16.08.2012
Sony NEX-F3 Review | Camera Decision
2.8

Sony NEX-F3 is a 16.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Sony E mount. Read our NEX-F3 review to find its pros and cons.

Sony NEX-F3 Sony Alpha NEX-F3 (with 18-55mm lens)
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CNET
Published: 05.07.2012
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 (with 18-55mm lens)

Though it doesn't wow us for any particular aspect, the Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is a nice overall package for photographers looking for something with better photo quality and more flexible than a point-and-shoot.

Sony NEX-F3 Sony Sends in New Alpha Cameras: the NEX-F3 and SLT-A37
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Videomaker
Published: 18.05.2012
Sony Sends in New Alpha Cameras: the NEX-F3 and SLT-A37

Let us first take the SLT-A37, this Translucent Mirror Technology camera is another first-step available for those that are curious about DSLRs. Shooting

Sony NEX-F3 Sony NEX-F3 Review
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Ubergizmo
Published: 12.06.2012
Sony NEX-F3 Review

With the release of the Sony NEX-F3 camera, Sony Electronics is basically refreshing its entry-level compact and interchangeable camera offering. The...

Sony NEX-F3 Review: Sony Alpha NEX-F3
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WIRED
Published: 08.10.2012
Review: Sony Alpha NEX-F3
3.5

Sony's NEX-F3 is a superb entry-level camera for photographers looking to break out of point-and-shoot mode but who aren't quite ready to splurge on -- or shoulder the weight of -- a more robust camera.

Sony NEX-F3 Sony NEX-F3 Review » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
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YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
Published: 24.07.2012
Sony NEX-F3 Review » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

A month back, we’ve covered the launching of the latest addition to Sony's NEX lineup, the NEX-F3. Now that we’ve spent some quality time with it,

Sony NEX-F3 Sony NEX-F3 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 17.05.2012
Sony NEX-F3 Review
4.5

Sony NEX-F3 review, find out how the NEX-F3 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Sony NEX-F3 Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Digital Camera Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 05.07.2012
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Digital Camera Review

Sony NEX-F3 Sony NEX-F3 Review: The Best Photos $600 Can Buy
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Gizmodo
Published: 12.06.2012
Sony NEX-F3 Review: The Best Photos $600 Can Buy

To create the NEX-F3, Sony took its predecessor—the best-in-class NEX-C3—loaded it with revamped hardware aimed at everyday consumers, and gave the camera's shooting specs a boost. The finished product looks promising, and the price remains $600. Is it still the best camera in its category?

Sony NEX-F3 Sony NEX-F3
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Photo Review
Published: 24.07.2012
Sony NEX-F3
4.3

Sony's latest entry-level interchangeable-lens compact camera with a new self-portrait function, designed for family photographers.

Sony NEX-F3 Sony NEX-F3 Review
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Digital Photography School
Published: 12.07.2012
Sony NEX-F3 Review
3.0

As I hold this new baby in my hands I don’t wonder at how Sony is pursuing an obviously successful plan with its NEX line of cameras but seriously puzzle at the situation where Canon has not entered the same interchangeable camera sector. Others, such as Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and others are in there …

Sony NEX-F3 Sony NEX-F3 review
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The Verge
Published: 08.06.2012
Sony NEX-F3 review
3.6

Big sensor, small camera, friendly price

Sony NEX-F3 Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Review
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DPReview
Published: 16.08.2012
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Review
3.7

The Alpha NEX-F3 ($599) is Sony's entry-level mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. It's the replacement to the NEX-C3, with the most significant change being a new 3-inch LCD that can flip upward 180 degrees and face your subject. In addition, the F3 now sports a built-in flash, so you'll no longer need to carry around an external one. It also has a wider ISO range, an improved movie mode, and a new Superior Auto mode.

Sony NEX-F3 Sony NEX-F3 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 10.07.2012
Sony NEX-F3 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The NEX-F3 is Sony's new entry-level compact system camera. With a 16 megapixel APS-C sensor, 1080i HD movies, high-res 3 inch tilting screen and built-in flash, the NEX-F3 certainly has a lot to offer. Read our in-depth Sony NEX-F3 review, complete with sample JPEGs, RAW files and movies.

Sony NEX-F3 Sony NEX-F3 Review: The Best Photos $699 Can Buy
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 12.06.2012
Sony NEX-F3 Review: The Best Photos $699 Can Buy

To create the NEX-F3, Sony took its predecessor — the best-in-class NEX-C3 — loaded it with revamped hardware aimed at...