Sony NEX-7 vs Sony NEX-F3

Lets look more closely at the Sony NEX-7 and Sony NEX-F3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-7 was released 8 months earlier than the NEX-F3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the NEX-7 matches up against the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-7 comes with external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-7 and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-7 versus the NEX-F3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and NEX-F3 is 84 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-7 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony NEX-7 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.