Sony Alpha NEX F3

94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, portability, performance, image quality, price

zoom, viewfinder

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

The Sony NEX-F3 is the new entry level model in the company's compact system camera range. Key to its improvements over its predecessor, the C3, are a flip-up screen for easy self portraits, an in-built flash and improved grip. In this video a Sony...

Good at high ISOs ; Excellent dynamic range ; 180 degree swivel screen ; Auto HDR mode ; Customisable controls

AF struggles in low light ; Articulated arm could be improved

Technology moves fast, and Sony has never been a company to rest on its laurels. Just under a year ago, we tested the Sony NEX-C3, which was an extremely compact interchangeable lens camera, with an emphasis on ease of use. That compact system camera...

The Sony Alpha NEX-F3 produces very nice low- to midrange sensitivity pictures, plus you can configure it for streamlined shooting, and delivers solid overall performance. The new automated self-portrait is also a boon for people who like to put...

The LCD can be difficult to view in bright light, and the SD card slot is in a bad spot for tripod users.

Though 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.

Superior Auto mode works really well; 5.5 fps continuous shooting; Tiltable screen; Substantial rubber grip; Very good battery life; Image quality is excellent with great colour reproduction; Good noise performance throughout ISO range

Menu system is unusual and takes some getting used to

Good image quality ; Quick operation, simple controls ; Good ergonomics and add-on features

Pictures are slightly underexposed ; No compact kit offered

Sony’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.

Built-in flashFantastic battery lifeExcellent image qualityLow suggested retail price

Bulkier designFew improvements over NEX-C3

The NEX-F3 is an excellent mirrorless ILC, but it's not the best entry-level camera -- not even from Sony. There's little here to push us to make the jump from the company's NEX-C3, which we find to be the better option, even at the same price (we're...

Lightweight. Excellent manual capabilities and good lenses that lead to sharp pictures. Surprisingly good for a 0 camera

Flimsy-feeling plastic body does not inspire confidence. Anemic hand grip. Touchy joystick interface can get in the way of the camera’s best performance. No external battery charger, so you have to plug the camera into the wall

Very good photo quality; low noise through ISO 1600 in low light, ISO 12800 (!) in good light ; Good value for the money ; Sharp 3-inch LCD display can flip upward 180 degrees, allowing for easy self-portraits ; Snappy performance in most respects ;...

Consistently seems to underexpose by 1/3 or 2/3 stop ; Menu-driven user interface still frustrating to use, even with addition of custom button ; Design annoyances: camera's size advantage lost when a lens is attached; LCD's 16:9 aspect ratio not...

The 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.