Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-F3

Its time to look much closer at the Sony NEX-5 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-5 was manufactured 3 years before the NEX-F3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NEX-5 grades versus the NEX-F3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Sony NEX-5 and Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5 versus the NEX-F3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and NEX-F3 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-F3 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.