Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX400V

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX400V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-F3 was unveiled 18 months prior to the HX400V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the NEX-F3 grades vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-F3 offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony HX400V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-F3 against the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and HX400V is 86 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-F3 and HX400V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-F3 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX400V will show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-F3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.