Sony A99 II vs Sony NEX-F3

The following is a detailed overview of the Sony A99 II vs Sony NEX-F3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The A99 II was unveiled 4 years after the NEX-F3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A99 II grades against the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are provided at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A99 II offers outer measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements 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 A99 II vs Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A99 II vs the NEX-F3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and NEX-F3 is 57 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A99 II and NEX-F3.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A99 II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A99 II will render extra detail having an extra 26MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A99 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.