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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony a5000

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-3N
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-3N
  • Replacement is Sony a5100
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony a5000 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-F3 was launched 16 months earlier than the a5000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the NEX-F3 scores vs the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony a5000

 NEX-F3 a5000 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Sony NEX-F3

 a5000 NEX-F3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony a5000

 NEX-F3 a5000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-F3 offers external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-F3 versus the a5000.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-F3 and a5000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-F3 and a5000.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony a5000 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-F3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography features
Sony a5000 Portrait photography features
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography details
Sony a5000 Sports photography details
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
60
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Travel photography camera
69
great battery power (470 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony a5000 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
77
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging features
Sony a5000 Vlogging features
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
32
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony a5000
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Alpha a5000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-16 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4912 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 16000 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine LCD TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 314 gr (0.69 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 13.0
DXO Low light rating 1114 1089
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 420 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $470 $448