Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony NEX-F3

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Sony NEX-F3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP120 was announced 4 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up against the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP120 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 compared to the NEX-F3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP120 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.