Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX1

Below is a thorough review of the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony HX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-F3 was brought out 3 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the NEX-F3 matches up vs the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony HX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and HX1 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-F3 and HX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-F3 will provide you with more detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer NEX-F3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.