Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony RX100 V

Below, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony RX100 V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-F3 was unveiled 5 years prior to the RX100 V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the NEX-F3 grades versus the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-F3 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the RX100 V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and RX100 V is 86 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and RX100 V.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-F3 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 V will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older NEX-F3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.