Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX350

The following is a thorough comparison of the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony WX350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very close but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-F3 was revealed 18 months prior to the WX350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NEX-F3 grades against the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-F3 and the WX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and WX350 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-F3 and WX350.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-F3 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX350 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-F3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.