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Sony α NEX-F3
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Engadget Review
Sony's NEX-F3 is one of the top buys in the mirrorless category, but it fails to best its predecessor.
Zach HonigMay 31, 2012
Pros
- Built-in flashFantastic battery lifeExcellent image qualityLow suggested retail price
Cons
- Bulkier designFew improvements over NEX-C3
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Sony α NEX-F3
- Critic Reviews (10)
- User Reviews (3)
- 78AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE10 ReviewsWired70Sony Makes a Compact Camera to Delight the DoubterThe bottom line is that the NEX-F3 is a superb entry-level camera for photographers looking to break out of point-and-shoot mode but who aren’t quite ready to splurge on — or shoulder the weight of — a more robust camera.Digital Photography Review70Sony Alpha NEX-F3 reviewThe Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is one of the best entry-level mirrorless cameras on the market. While its menu-driven interface isn't for everyone, its impressive photo quality and host of useful features offer a lot of bang for the buck.Gizmodo80Sony NEX-F3 Review: The Best Photos $600 Can BuyIt's a major improvement for people who would otherwise buy top point-and-shoot cameras ... it provides the image quality, flexibility, and some of the features of a DSLR.Engadget80Sony NEX-F3 reviewSony's NEX-F3 is one of the top buys in the mirrorless category, but it fails to best its predecessor.CNET80Sony Alpha NEX-F3Though it doesn't wow us for any particular aspect, the Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is a nice overall package for photographers looking for something with better photo quality and more flexible than a point-and-shoot.Imaging Resource80Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony's entry-level NEX-series camera has gotten a little bigger and heavier, but that's allowed for some pretty worthwhile upgrades. The LCD panel now helps when shooting self-portraits, and there's a built-in popup flash, too. Add great image quality and an affordable pricetag, and there's much to appeal to entry-level shooters.PC World Australia80Sony NEX-F3 mirrorless cameraSony’s cheapest, simple NEX mirrorless camera is easy to use, as long as you don’t want to exert too much control. One picture quality quirk doesn’t detract significantly from the F3’s appeal.CNET AU80Sony NEX-F3The NEX-F3 may be light on price, but it delivers very good image quality and plenty of fun for point-and-shooters.Ubergizmo80Sony NEX-F3 ReviewThe Sony NEX-F3 is a top camera in the $600 range, and if you want to snap great photos without tinkering with any settings, it is very much worth considering.Digital Trends80Sony Alpha NEX-F3 ReviewThe small size, quality of the stills and videos and the nicely-loaded feature set make this camera a good option for anyone shopping for a CSC or entry-level DSLR this season.
- 87AVERAGE USER SCORE3 ReviewsEngadget Reader90January 30, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80November 6, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90January 23, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
Key Specs
TYPE
Mirrorless interchangeable lens
LENS MOUNT
Sony E
RESOLUTION (EFFECTIVE)
16.1 megapixels
SENSOR SIZE
APS-C
IMAGE STABILIZATION
External (lens)
MEMORY CARD
Sd, Ms pro hg duo, Ms pro duo
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