Nikon Z5 vs Sony NEX-F3

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.