Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony QX100

Here, we are contrasting the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony QX100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very close but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-F3 was released 12 months prior to the QX100 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NEX-F3 grades vs the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-F3 provides outer measurements 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 QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony QX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-F3 versus the QX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and QX100 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and QX100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-F3 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony QX100 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-F3 will be behind in sensor innovation.