- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Nikon D5100
- Nikon D3200
- Nikon D7000
- Canon EOS 60D
- Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
Rated 72% by by David-Pierce (Jun, 2012)Since most cameras have gray-on-gray, text-heavy menu systems, Sony's colorful icon-based interface is a definite breath of fresh air, though I'm not sure it works better in practice than the more boring options.
- 24.1 MP
- APS-C CMOS
- 3.2" LCD
First seen on June, 2012
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony NEX-F3 compared to the Nikon D400
MP16
APS-C
Rated 74% by by DPReview (Aug, 2012)I took all of my gallery photos with the new 18 - 200 mm lens, and was pleased with the sharpness (the 18 - 55 mm kit lens performs pretty well, too).
24.1 MP
APS-C
megapixels
| 0 MP | 24.1 MP   | 30 MP |
NEX-F3 by c|net (May, 2012)After it crops the photo, Sony feels compelled to unnecessarily bloat it back up to 16 megapixels.
sensor size
NEX-F3 by David-Pierce (Jun, 2012)That the Sony NEX-F3 has an updated 16.1-megapixel APS-C sensor isn't as important as it once was, but it still means the camera's capable of shooting better, more versatile pictures than a point-and-shoot.
focus points
| 0 | 51 | 60 |
NEX-F3 by DPReview (Aug, 2012)You'll have stereo sound, continuous autofocus, and use of the image stabilizer if your lens has one.
Performance Real world tests of Sony NEX-F3 vs Nikon D400
continuous shooting
battery life
470 photos
900 photos
NEX-F3 by DPReview (Aug, 2012)While battery life is excellent, the camera's internal charging system is very slow, and prevents you from charging a spare (you'll need to buy an external charger for that).
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Nikon D400
| Has a flip out screen | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Great for recording movies | |||
| Significantly more contrast-detection focus points | 25 | vs | 0 |
| 25 more contrast detection focus points; Better autofocus in low light settings | |||
| Much lighter | 314 g | vs | 800 g |
| 2.5x lighter | |||
Advantages compared to the Sony NEX-F3
| Is weather sealed | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Keep shooting in rain or snow | |||
| Much higher resolution | 24.1 MP | vs | 16 MP |
| More than 50% higher resolution; Capture more detail, good for large prints | |||
| Many more phase-detection focus points | 51 | vs | 0 |
| 51 more phase detection focus points; Faster autofocus in reasonably lit settings | |||
| Has a viewfinder | Gives you more flexibility when framing your shot | vs | Allows for less stability when taking a photo |
| Very few cameras have a viewfinder; Avoids glare in bright sunlight | |||
| Has an external mic jack | 3.5mm | vs | None |
| Very few cameras have an external mic jack | |||
| Larger screen | 3.2" | vs | 3" |
| More than 5% larger screen | |||
| Significantly more photos per charge | 900 | vs | 470 |
| 430 more shots; Longer battery life | |||
| Faster rapid fire | 8 fps | vs | 2.5 fps |
| Around 3.2x faster continuous shooting; Take photos in rapid succession to capture motion | |||
| Has a viewfinder mirror | Opaque | vs | None |
| Very few cameras have a viewfinder mirror | |||
| Higher light sensitivity | 25,600 ISO | vs | 16,000 ISO |
| 60% higher light sensitivity; Avoid blur in low light situations | |||
| Faster max shutter speed | 1/8000 s | vs | 1/4000 s |
| 2x faster max shutter speed; capture fast action | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sony NEX-F3 | Nikon D400 |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Nikon D5100 Least noise at high ISO |
 | 2 | Nikon D3200 Best image quality as rated by DXOMark |
 | 3 | Nikon D7000 Significantly more dynamic range |
 | 4 | Canon EOS 60D Most shots per battery charge |
 | 6 | Nikon D3100 4-way tie: Fastest to start up |
 | 7 | Canon PowerShot G1X Long long exposure |
