Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony TX100V

Here, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony TX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-F3 was manufactured 20 months after the TX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NEX-F3 grades against the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-F3 has outer measurements 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 TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NEX-F3 versus the TX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and TX100V is 86 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-F3 and TX100V.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NEX-F3 contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The younger NEX-F3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.