Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-F3

Here is a detailed analysis of the Sony A7R III versus Sony NEX-F3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The A7R III was unveiled 5 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A7R III grades vs the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R III enjoys physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7R III versus Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A7R III versus the NEX-F3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A7R III and NEX-F3 is 63 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R III and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7R III using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A7R III will give greater detail having an extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger A7R III provides an edge in sensor innovation.