Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX10V

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The NEX-F3 was announced 6 months later than the HX10V so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the NEX-F3 grades vs the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 features outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and HX10V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and HX10V.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-F3 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX10V will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.