Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony NEX-F3

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the 1 AW1 (1") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 AW1 was manufactured 14 months later than the NEX-F3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1 AW1 scores against the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 AW1 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 AW1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

See the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1 AW1 and NEX-F3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 AW1 and NEX-F3.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 AW1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent 1 AW1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.