First introduced in August, 2012, Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is a 16 MP Mirrorless with a APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sized CMOS sensor. Sony replaced the older Sony NEX-C3 with Alpha NEX-F3. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony NEX-F3 with Sony NEX-C3
Sony replaced Alpha NEX-F3 with Sony NEX-3N. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:Compare Sony NEX-F3 with Sony NEX-3N
Sony NEX-F3 comes with a 23.4 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.12 mm (1.1").
Sensor resolution of Sony NEX-F3 ~ 4898 x 3265 pixels.
Sony NEX-F3 has Crop Factor: 1.54
The sensor has a surface area of 365.0 mm².
There are approximate 15,991,970 photosites (pixels) on this area.
| Sony NEX-F3 Series History |
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| Model | Year | $ | Sensor | ISO | Weight | Dimensions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sony NEX-5T | 2013 | 16MP | 100 - 25600 | 276g | 111 x 59 x 39mm | |
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Sony NEX-6 | 2013 | 16MP | 100 - 25600 | 345g | 120 x 67 x 43mm | |
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Sony NEX-3N | 2013 | 16MP | 200 - 16000 | 269g | 110 x 62 x 35mm | |
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Sony NEX-5R | 2012 | 16MP | 100 - 25600 | 276g | 111 x 59 x 39mm | |
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Sony NEX-F3 | 2012 | 16MP | 200 - 16000 | 314g | 117 x 67 x 42mm |
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Sony Alpha NEX-F3 with competitors in entry-level mirrorless cameras.
| Pros |
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| Built-in Wireless |
| External Flash |
| 16000 Max Native ISO |
| 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
| Manual Focus |
| 314g Light Body |
| ±3 AE Bracketing Range |
| Focus Bracketing |
| Tilting Screen |
| RAW Support |
| 920k dots Screen Resolution |
| 1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
| Manual Exposure Mode |
| 25 Focus Points |
| Flash Sync Port |
| Cons |
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| No Bluetooth |
| No Touch Screen |
| No AF Face Detection |
| Low Battery Life: 470 shots |
| No Articulating Screen |
| No Image Stabilization |
| No Environmental Sealing |
| Type Scores |
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Sony Alpha NEX-F3 has an Overall Score of 58/100 and ranked #166 out of 214 in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #375 out of 1222 in all cameras.
Here is the front and top view image of Sony Alpha NEX-F3 with the dimensions:
| Model | Weight | Alpha NEX-F3 | Dimensions | Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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Sony NEX-3N | 269 g | 314 g | 110 x 62 x 35 mm | 117 x 67 x 42 mm |
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Sony a5000 | 269 g | 314 g | 110 x 63 x 36 mm | 117 x 67 x 42 mm |
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Sony NEX-C3 | 225 g | 314 g | 110 x 60 x 33 mm | 117 x 67 x 42 mm |
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Sony A6000 | 344 g | 314 g | 120 x 67 x 45 mm | 117 x 67 x 42 mm |
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Sony NEX-5N | 269 g | 314 g | 111 x 59 x 38 mm | 117 x 67 x 42 mm |
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Sony a5100 | 283 g | 314 g | 110 x 63 x 36 mm | 117 x 67 x 42 mm |
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Sony NEX-5T | 276 g | 314 g | 111 x 59 x 39 mm | 117 x 67 x 42 mm |
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Sony NEX-5R | 276 g | 314 g | 111 x 59 x 39 mm | 117 x 67 x 42 mm |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Announced | August, 2012 |
| Body Type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Lens | |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Manual Focus | |
| Focal Lens Multiplier | 1.5 |
| Number of Lenses | 116 |
| Macro Focus Range | n/a |
| Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Resolution | 920k pixels |
| Touch Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.0 |
| Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | |
| AF Continuous | |
| AF Single | |
| AF Tracking | |
| AF Selective | |
| AF Center | |
| AF Multi Area | |
| AF Live View | |
| AF Face Detection | |
| AF Contrast Detection | |
| AF Phase Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 25 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | 0 |
| Photography Features | |
| RAW Support | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 6.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual Exposure Mode | |
| Exposure Compensation | |
| Custom White Balance | |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Range | no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External Flash | |
| AE Bracketing | |
| AE Bracketing Range | ±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor Area | 365.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution | 16 MP |
| Max Image Resolution | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max Native ISO | 16000 |
| Min Native ISO | 200 |
| Max Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Min Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Video Features | |
| 4K | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Microphone Port | |
| Headphone Port | |
| Exposure Modes | |
| Multi-Segment | |
| Average | |
| Spot | |
| Partial | |
| AF-Area | |
| Center Weighted | |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | |
| HDMI | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life | 470 shots |
| Battery Type | Battery Pack |
| Battery Model | NPFW50 |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 314 g |
| Physical Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 42 mm |
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Water Proof | |
| Dust Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Crush Proof | |
| Freeze Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Storage | Storage Type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots | 1 |
| Other Features | |
| Self Timer | |
| Selfie Friendly | |
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Canon EF-M mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
21MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Canon EF-M mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
61MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Leica L mount
102MP | Medium format BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm G mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
50MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Sony E mount
24MP | Full frame CMOS | Leica L mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
25MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Canon EF-M mount
