Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony W800

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony W800, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-F3 was introduced 18 months prior to the W800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the NEX-F3 matches up against the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NEX-F3 vs the W800.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and W800 is 86 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and W800.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W800 will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older NEX-F3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.