Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX10

Here, we are comparing the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony RX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-F3 was launched 19 months before the RX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the NEX-F3 grades versus the RX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-F3 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the RX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and RX10 is 86 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and RX10.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-F3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.