Nikon Z50 vs Sony NEX-F3

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z50 versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z50 was manufactured 7 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z50 grades versus the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 offers physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z50 vs the NEX-F3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and NEX-F3 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon Z50 to give you extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z50 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.