Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W730

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W730, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very similar but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-F3 was released 4 months earlier than the W730 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-F3 scores against the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-F3 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W730 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-F3 versus the W730.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and W730 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and W730.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The NEX-F3 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier.