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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-3N
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-5T was announced 13 months later than the NEX-F3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NEX-5T scores vs the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony NEX-F3

 NEX-5T NEX-F3 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2012More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony NEX-5T

 NEX-F3 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony NEX-F3

 NEX-5T NEX-F3 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5T vs the NEX-F3.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and NEX-F3 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger NEX-5T should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography information
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
69
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography details
77
includes focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse function
69
good battery pack (470 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony NEX-F3
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-08-27 2012-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 25
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 pounds) 314 grams (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 73
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 12.3
DXO Low light rating 1015 1114
Other
Battery life 330 photos 470 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NPFW50
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $470