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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
A33 |
NEX-F3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$749.99 |
$599.99 |
Street Price: |
$539.99 |
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Date Available: |
2010-09-15 |
2012-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
25.6 oz
(725 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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18.6 oz
(526 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.9 x
3.6 x
3.3 in.
(124 x
92 x
85 mm)
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4.6 x
2.6 x
1.6 in.
(117 x
67 x
41 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Sony Exmor APS HD |
Effective Megapixels: |
14.2 |
16.1 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.16 microns |
4.78 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 16:9 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
70 |
73 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.8 |
22.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.6 |
12.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
591 |
1,114 |
Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2576
(11.8 MP,
16:9), 3344 x 2224
(7.4 MP,
3:2), 3344 x 1872
(6.3 MP,
Other), 2288 x 1520
(3.5 MP,
Other), 2288 x 1280
(2.9 MP,
Other), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9) |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760
(13.6 MP,
16:9), 3568 x 2368
(8.4 MP,
Other), 3568 x 2000
(7.1 MP,
16:9), 2448 x 1624
(4.0 MP,
Other), 2448 x 1376
(3.4 MP,
16:9), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
7.1 |
5.5 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i)
1440x1080 (30/25)
640x480 (30/25)
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1920x1080 (60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps)
640x480 (30p/3Mbps)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, MP4 |
AVCHD 1.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Sony E |
Lens: |
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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27 -
83mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.06x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
55.0mm |
49.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 2x Clear Image or Precision Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide, Spot, Local. |
Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1,152K-dot LCD (384K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.10x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter |
Optional EVF (FDA-EV1S) |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.73x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.10x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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Selfie Screen: |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
11.8x |
13.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) |
Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight(6 shot layering)), Picture Effect (Posterization (Color/B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool), Soft High-key, Soft Focus (Hi/Mid/Lo), HDR Painting (Hi/Mid/Lo), Miniature (7 Settings)) |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2, 10, Self-portrait, 3 or 5 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
10.0 m /
32.8 ft.
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6.0 m /
19.7 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe |
Smart Accessory Terminal 2 |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
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Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
.ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, MP4 |
AVCHD 1.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
Included Memory: |
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Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wireless or Wired |
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Connections (extended): |
Type-C HDMI Mini Connector (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Smart Accessory Terminal 2 |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.98 |
0.68 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.97 |
0.91 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
7.1 |
5.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
13 |
12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.22 seconds |
0.31 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.208 seconds |
0.060 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.47 seconds |
0.44 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.102 seconds |
0.021 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF, wide-area mode = 0.219s |
Full Autofocus AF lag, Multi-area mode = 0.311s |
Startup Time: |
0.8 seconds |
1.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.5 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.4 seconds |
2.7 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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470 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
270 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-FW50 |
Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR) |
PMB (Picture Motion Browser) , Image Data Converter S, Image Data Lightbox SR |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.3 or later. (PMB is Windows only.) |
Notes & Features: |
SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 7fps Burst Mode. |
Auto Portrait Framing, Self-portrait self-timer, Clear Image Zoom, Superior Auto, USB charging. Available in silver, black or white. |