Canon S100 vs Sony NEX-F3

Here, we will be looking at the Canon S100 and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S100 was brought out 7 months before the NEX-F3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon S100 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S100 matches up against the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S100 and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S100 and the NEX-F3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and NEX-F3 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S100 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.