Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony NEX-F3

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony NEX-F3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 23 months earlier than the NEX-F3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the NEX-F3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and NEX-F3 is 93 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR10 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.