Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-F3 was manufactured 2 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the NEX-F3 grades versus the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the A55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and A55 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and A55.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent NEX-F3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.