Nikon D7200 vs Sony NEX-F3

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D7200 and the Sony NEX-F3, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon D7200 was introduced in March 2015 and Sony NEX-F3 was introduced in August 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D7200 over Sony NEX-F3.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony NEX-F3 over Nikon D7200.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon D7200 has a 3.2" Fixed screen with 1,229k dot resolution and Sony NEX-F3 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 920k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Sony NEX-F3 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Viewfinder

Nikon D7200 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.94x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification.Sony NEX-F3 does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

Nikon D7200 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 102,400 in boosted mode. Sony NEX-F3 features a 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 16,000.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Nikon D7200 is equipped with EXPEED 4 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like DX: 4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000; 1.3x crop: 4800 x 3200, 3600 x 2400, 2400 x 1600 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony NEX-F3 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4912 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Nikon D7200 has Nikon F lens mount and Sony NEX-F3 has Sony E lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Low-Pass Filter on Nikon D7200

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Nikon D7200. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D7200 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sony NEX-F3 nothing can be done. On Sony NEX-F3 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D7200 nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Nikon D7200

Nikon D7200 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC on Nikon D7200

Nikon D7200 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon D7200 has a Mini HDMI and Sony NEX-F3 has a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon D7200 comes with EN-EL15 battery pack with battery life of 1110 shots and Sony NEX-F3 comes with NPFW50 battery pack with battery life of 470 shots.

External Storage Slots

Nikon D7200 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slots. Sony NEX-F3 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D7200 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D7200, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sony NEX-F3. Nikon D7200 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Sony NEX-F3 can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps.

Focusing

Nikon D7200 has 51 (15 cross-type) focusing points and Sony NEX-F3 has 25 focusing points. Nikon D7200 has detection range from -3 to +19 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Nikon D7200 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D7200 and ±2 EV range on Sony NEX-F3. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D7200 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony NEX-F3.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D7200. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Nikon D7200 and via Proprietary to Sony NEX-F3. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon D7200 and 1/160 sec on Sony NEX-F3.

Nikon D7200 body has dimensions of 136 x 107 x 76 mm (5.35 x 4.21 x 2.99") and Sony NEX-F3 body has dimensions of 117 x 67 x 42 mm (4.61 x 2.64 x 1.65"). Nikon D7200 weighs 765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz) and Sony NEX-F3 weighs 314 g (0.69 lb / 11.08 oz).

Nikon D7200

Sony NEX-F3

136 mm

107 mm

117 mm

67 mm

107 mm

67 mm

76 mm

42 mm