Sony A35 vs Sony NEX-F3

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Sony A35 vs Sony NEX-F3

APS-C 365.0mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Sony A35 Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
16.1 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-F3 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NEX-F3.

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Differences

Sony A35 advantages over Sony NEX-F3

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Less shutter lag
0.22 vs 0.31 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 16000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony NEX-F3 advantages over Sony A35

Less expensive
$600 vs $700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NEX-F3 test data on DxO Mark A35 test data on DxO Mark

1,114 vs 763 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
41 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
526g vs 694g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Sony A35.
Read our Sony A35 Initial Test

Great image quality; Above-average battery life for a mirrorless camera; Makes light work of shooting self-portraits; Very versatile video mode for a camera of this class.
Built-in flash is weak and uneven; Grip feels cramped due to low shutter button position; Bundled kit lens turns in a mediocre performance, and body isn't sold without the lens.
Read our Sony NEX-F3 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A55

Sony A35

Sony A55

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$734
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in GPS

Compare Sony A35 vs Sony A55

Sony NEX-F3

Sony A55

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$734
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55

Compared to Sony A33

Sony A35

Sony A33

$567
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

$540
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony A35 vs Sony A33

Sony NEX-F3

Sony A33

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$540
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A33

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Sony A35

Sony NEX-5R

$567
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A35 vs Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-F3

Sony NEX-5R

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A35

Pentax K-5 IIs

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A35 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony NEX-F3

Pentax K-5 IIs

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony NEX-F3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Sony A35

Sony NEX-6

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony A35 vs Sony NEX-6

Sony NEX-F3

Sony NEX-6

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony NEX-6

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