Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 IV

Lets take a closer look at the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") posses different sensor size.

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The NEX-F3 was introduced 3 years before the RX100 IV which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NEX-F3 matches up vs the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-F3 provides exterior dimensions 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 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the RX100 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and RX100 IV is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-F3 and RX100 IV.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-F3 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 IV will give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-F3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.