Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony TX55

Lets look closer at the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony TX55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-F3 was introduced 13 months later than the TX55 making them a generation apart 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 TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NEX-F3 grades against the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-F3 comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-F3 vs the TX55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and TX55 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and TX55.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The NEX-F3 has the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The newer NEX-F3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.