Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W370

Here, we are matching up the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony W370, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-F3 was brought out 2 years later than the W370 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NEX-F3 matches up against the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-F3 has external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-F3 vs the W370.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and W370 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and W370.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-F3 will give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger NEX-F3 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.