Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX300

On this page, we are matching up the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-F3 was revealed 6 months earlier than the WX300 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the NEX-F3 scores versus the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-F3 comes with physical measurements 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 WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-F3 versus the WX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and WX300 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and WX300.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX300 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.