Sony A350 vs Sony NEX-F3

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony A350 and Sony NEX-F3, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A350 was unveiled 5 years before the NEX-F3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A350 scores versus the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are provided at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A350 comes with external measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 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).

Look at the Sony A350 and Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A350 vs the NEX-F3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and NEX-F3 is 62 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A350 and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony NEX-F3 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.