Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony HX5

Its time to look more closely at the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony HX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-F3 was manufactured 2 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NEX-F3 scores against the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-F3 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony HX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and HX5 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and HX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-F3 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony NEX-F3 will result in more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger NEX-F3 will have an edge in sensor innovation.