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Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon Z5 versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was brought out 8 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z5 grades vs the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Z5 NEX-F3 
IntroducedJuly 2020August 2012Fresher by 97 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Nikon Z5

 NEX-F3 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony NEX-F3

 Z5 NEX-F3 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 provides outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z5 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z5 and the NEX-F3.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and NEX-F3 is 62 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will give extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Z5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography info
85
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography advice
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (675g)
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography factors
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
53
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography info
68
great battery power (470 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
more heavy than others in class (675g)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
great battery power (470 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (470 CIPA)
2 card slots
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (675g)
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony NEX-F3
 Nikon Z5Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z5 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-20 2012-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 51200 16000
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 314 grams (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 470 images 470 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Price at launch $1,399 $470