Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we are looking at the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-F3 was announced 14 months later than the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-F3 scores versus the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-F3 comes with exterior 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) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and HX9V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and HX9V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The NEX-F3 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The younger NEX-F3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.