Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony A58

Lets look closer at the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony A58, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-F3 was introduced 15 months before the A58 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NEX-F3 grades against the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-F3 provides external 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) and the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NEX-F3 versus the A58.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and A58 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and A58.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A58 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-F3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.