Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX350

Let's look more closely at the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly close but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-F3 was released 5 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NEX-F3 scores against the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-F3 against the HX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and HX350 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-F3 and HX350.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-F3 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX350 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-F3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.