Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W650

Below, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony W650, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-F3 was launched 8 months later than the W650 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-F3 grades versus the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-F3 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony W650 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-F3 vs the W650.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and W650 is 86 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and W650.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher NEX-F3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.