Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX150

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX150, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-F3 was announced 6 months after the WX150 so they are 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 WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the NEX-F3 grades against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-F3 against the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and WX150 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-F3 and WX150.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-F3 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX150 will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.