Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 III

Below is a in-depth overview of the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively close but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-F3 was announced 21 months prior to the RX100 III which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the NEX-F3 grades against the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-F3 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-F3 and the RX100 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and RX100 III is 86 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and RX100 III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 III will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-F3 will be behind in sensor tech.