Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX10 IV

Below is a complete comparison of the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-F3 was unveiled 6 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NEX-F3 matches up versus the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-F3 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-F3 versus the RX10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and RX10 IV is 86 and 52 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older NEX-F3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.