Sony NEX-F3 review

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Verdict:

An outstanding camera with welcome improvements over the NEX-C3, but check the latest prices on other NEX cameras before buying

Review Date: 20 Aug 2012

Price when reviewed: £439

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Supplier: http://www.jessops.com

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications
Part Code	NEXF3KB.CE
Review Date	20 Aug 2012
Rating
CCD effective megapixels	16.0 megapixels
CCD size	23.5x15.6mm
Viewfinder	optional electronic
Viewfinder magnification, coverage	N/A
LCD screen size	3.0in
LCD screen resolution	921,600 pixels
Articulated screen
Live view
Optical zoom	3.0x
Zoom 35mm equivalent	27-82.5mm
Image stabilisation	optical, in kit lens
Maximum image resolution	4,912x3,264
File formats	JPEG, RAW; AVCHD, MPEG-4

Camera Controls
Exposure modes	program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
Shutter speed	30 to 1/4,000 seconds
Aperture range	f/3.5-22 (wide), f/5.6-32 (tele)
ISO range (at full resolution)	200 to 16,000
Exposure compensation	+/-3 EV
White balance	auto, 9 presets with fine tuning, manual, Kelvin
Additional image controls	contrast, saturation, sharpness, dynamic range optimisation, soft skin effect
Manual focus
Closest macro focus	25cm
Auto-focus modes	multi, centre, flexible spot, face detect, tracking
Metering modes	multi, centre-weighted, centre, face detect
Flash	auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, rear curtain, red-eye reduction
Drive modes	single, continuous, self-timer, AE bracket, HDR, panorama, 3D panorama, smile detect

Physical
Memory slot	SDXC and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Mermory supplied	none
Battery type	Li-ion
Battery Life (tested)	470 shots
Connectivity	USB, mini HDMI
Body material	plastic
Lens mount	Sony E mount
Focal length multiplier	1.5x
Kit lens model name	Sony SEL-1855
Accessories	USB cable
Weight	414g
Size	67x118x104mm

Buying Information
Warranty	one year RTB
Price	£439
Supplier	http://www.jessops.com
Details	www.sony.co.uk

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User comments

A step above the 5N

I have (or recently sold)the NEX 3, 5N F3, and 7. I tend to use the F3 more and more. Comparison shots show no difference between the 5N and the F3. I would have loved the F3 to have the same LCD movements as the 5N, but the built-in flash more than makes up for that. One very good camera.

By doctorJerry on 30 Sep 2012