Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony QX10

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony QX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty close but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-F3 was brought out 12 months earlier than the QX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the NEX-F3 grades against the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-F3 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-F3 against the QX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and QX10 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and QX10.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-F3 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX10 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-F3 will be behind in sensor technology.