Casio EX-S200 vs Sony NEX-F3

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S200 and Sony NEX-F3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-S200 was announced 24 months before the NEX-F3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-S200 scores against the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S200 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S200 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S200 against the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and NEX-F3 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S200 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-F3 will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-S200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.