Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony QX30

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony QX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-F3 was announced 24 months before the QX30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NEX-F3 scores vs the QX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-F3 enjoys 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) and the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony QX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-F3 and the QX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and QX30 is 86 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and QX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-F3 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX30 will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-F3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.