Sony NEX-F3 vs Pentax K-x

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      Specifications

      General Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelNEX-F3K-x
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-C3 Pentax K-m
      Successor ModelSony NEX-3N
      MSRPBody + 18-55mm lens: $599.99/ €599/£530
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel12.97 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel12.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 16,000100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      ProcessorBIONZPRIME
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32644288 x 2848
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 13763936 x 2684, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardBest, Better, Good
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE
      Focus Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points2511
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenNatural-Bright-Matte III
      Optics Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      Lens MountSony EPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Xtra Fine LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution920k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps4.7 fps
      Flash Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear curtain
      Wireless
      Flash Range16.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL, high speed sync, wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash
      External Flash ConnectionProprietaryHot shoe
      Exposure Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual)
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±1.5 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (available via programmable AF/AE-L button)
      DXO Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      DxO Low Light ISO1114811
      DxO Color Depth22.722.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.312.5
      DxO Overall Score7372
      Video Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min25 min
      Terminals Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F
      Physical Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      Dimensions117 x 67 x 42 mm (4.61 x 2.64 x 1.65")123 x 92 x 68 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 2.68")
      Weight (inc. batteries)314 g (0.69 lb / 11.08 oz)580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 5.7 x 5.3"
      Power and Storage Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      Battery PackNPFW504 x AA
      Battery Life470 shots1900 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Sony NEX-F3 Pentax K-x
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionFiber reinforced plastic polymer covers around a rugged stainless steel chassis


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