Does the SONY NEX-F3Y Captures Images like any DSLR?

I'm confused on what to buy either NEX-F3Y or a simple NIKON DSLR. But if the Sony Camera takes a High Resolution Images then I'd go for it. Just need answers for my confusion.

The Nex is a mirrorless camera or to put it basically, it's a big compact camera with interchangeable lens whereas for the Nikon, there would be a mirror in the DSLR.

There are various pros and cons for both of this cameras.
Pros for the Nex:
- It would be lighter
- Probably less shake/vibration due to the lack of mirrors
- From what I understand, the Nex would have a higher resolution as compared to a DSLR unless you are going to get a pro-level DSLR.

Cons for the Nex:
- No viewfinder
- Basically a compact camera
- Not suitable if you are intending to go into pro-photography

Pros for DSLR:
- There's a viewfinder
- Basically versatile; you can use it as a travel camera/recreational use and if you want to go pro, you can use it to make money
- Higher resale value as DSLR systems don't usually change that often as compared to the mirrorless systems.

Cons for DSLR:
- Heavy/slightly bulkier than the Nex
- Might be more complicated to use
- Photos taken might be blurry if you don't have steady hands.

Hence, as for what camera you should purchase, I suppose it depends on your needs and preferences.

The NEX cameras are capable of the same image quality as other DSLRs.

Note however that they are not that much smaller than a DSLR, especially when a big lens is mounted on them. At the same time, due to the smaller size, they have a far worse handling than a DSLR with a proper grip and dedicated buttons and dials.

I wouldn't ever trade my DSLR for a design like the NEX.

Edit:
Val provided good points, but there are two that i disagree with:
"- From what I understand, the Nex would have a higher resolution as compared to a DSLR unless you are going to get a pro-level DSLR. "
First off resolution is not a measure of image quality - Val didn't imply so, but many people think it is. Meanwhile however many entry level DSLRs offer pretty much the same resolution as the NEX. They even use the exact same sensor in many cases after all, as Sony makes the sensors that Nikon builds into their cameras.

"- Probably less shake/vibration due to the lack of mirrors"
"- Photos taken might be blurry if you don't have steady hands. "
The mirror slap doesn't really make a photo blurry if one hand-holds the camera, as a hand is pretty good at damping such a little shake. Mirror slaps however can be a problem when one mounts a camera on a tripod, which may be a bit like a spring and retain the movement caused by the mirror slap for longer. One uses a special feature named "mirror lockup" against this.

The NEX cameras do the same thing as any DSLR, they just do it differently. They take very good images, depending more on the skill of the photographer than anything else, but that applies to any camera design.

The EVIL/MILC cameras are (for the most part) just as capable as most mid-grade DSLR systems. Same sensors (except Nikon J bodies… ) same controls, just no optical viewfinder and a different method of handling.

There was a great hue and cry when cameras started including live view… But now it is a standard. Even though Nikon and Canon have a very clunky method of doing so, they still do it. There are those that can't stand change, and those that are all for it.

The best thing to do is go to a store that has both models, and play with them. You may find that you like the handling of the DSLR better than the NEX. In which case you should get the DSLR. If you like the way the NEX handles… It will take images just as well as the DSLR.

Resolution? The more megapixels, the more resolution. Does the NEX take pictures like a dSLR? In the hands of a capable photographer, yes. If the user does not know what he's doing, he'll get non-dSLR quality photos even with a dSLR!

http://keerok-photography.blogspot.com/2012/09/picture-quality-depends-on-user.html