Verge Review
I've recommended Sony's NEX cameras to a lot of people over the last year or so. The NEX-7 is too expensive for most people, but the NEX-C3 and NEX-5N are relatively inexpensive cameras that offer big APS-C sensors, interchangeable lenses, and a lot of nifty features and functionality. To anyone looking for something better than an iPhone or a point-and-shoot but without the size or expenditure associated with a DSLR, the NEX cameras have been a perfect fit.
The NEX-F3 is the successor to...
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Basic Specs
Camera type |
Mirrorless / Interchangeable Lens |
3D capture |
Stills |
Sensor size |
APS-C (Nikon DX, Pentax, Sony) |
Sensor type |
CMOS |
Effective pixels |
16.1 megapixels |
Articulating / hinged screen |
Yes |
RAW support |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Supported media |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Tech Specs
Hardware
Camera type |
Mirrorless / Interchangeable Lens |
Width |
4.62 inches |
Height |
2.62 inches |
Depth |
1.63 inches |
Weight |
0.56 pounds |
Color |
Black, Silver, White |
3D capture |
Stills |
Sensor
Sensor size |
APS-C (Nikon DX, Pentax, Sony) |
Sensor type |
CMOS |
Effective pixels |
16.1 megapixels |
Controls
Minimum ISO |
200 |
Maximum ISO |
16000 |
Fastest shutter speed (1/n seconds) |
4000 |
Slowest shutter speed (n seconds) |
30 seconds |
Max. continuous shooting speed |
5.5 FPS |
Display
Size |
3 inches |
Resolution |
921600 dots |
Articulating / hinged screen |
Yes |
Video
Video capture |
Yes |
Max. resolution |
1080p |
Standard framerate(s) |
24, 59.94, 29.97 |
Software
Supported video formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
RAW support |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Lens
Interchangeable |
Yes |
Supported mounts |
Sony E |
Focal length (wide) |
18 mm |
Focal length (telephoto) |
55 mm |
Widest aperture / f-stop |
3.5 |
Storage
Supported media |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Audio
Built-in speaker |
Yes |
Built-in microphone |
Yes |
Ports
Video out |
Yes |
Connection(s) |
USB, HDMI mini |
Battery
Model |
NP-FW50 |
Removable |
Yes |
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