Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6300

Here, we will be comparing the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A6300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-F3 was announced 4 years earlier than the A6300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the NEX-F3 scores against the A6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-F3 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NEX-F3 versus the A6300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and A6300 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and A6300.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A6300 to give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older NEX-F3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.