Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-F3

Below, we are looking at the Nikon Z30 vs Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z30 was revealed 10 years after the NEX-F3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z30 grades against the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z30 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z30 features physical measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z30 and the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and NEX-F3 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z30 and NEX-F3.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon Z30 to show more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.