Sony A7R IV vs Sony NEX-F3

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony A7R IV versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R IV was launched 7 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the A7R IV matches up against the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV provides external dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A7R IV and the NEX-F3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and NEX-F3 is 62 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and NEX-F3.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7R IV will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent A7R IV will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.