Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H300

Here is a in depth analysis of the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony H300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very close but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-F3 was announced 18 months earlier than the H300 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NEX-F3 scores against the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony H300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-F3 vs the H300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and H300 is 86 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-F3 and H300.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-F3 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony H300 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older NEX-F3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.