Sony A100 vs Sony NEX-F3

On this page, we are matching up the Sony A100 versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A100 was unveiled 7 years prior to the NEX-F3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the A100 grades versus the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A100 provides external measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A100 vs the NEX-F3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and NEX-F3 is 64 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-F3 to give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.