Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX9

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-F3 was launched 20 months after the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NEX-F3 grades against the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-F3 enjoys 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) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-F3 against the WX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and WX9 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and WX9.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The NEX-F3 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The younger NEX-F3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.