Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX30V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX30V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty close but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-F3 was revealed 6 months later than the HX30V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NEX-F3 grades against the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-F3 enjoys 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 HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX30V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and HX30V is 86 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and HX30V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-F3 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX30V will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.