Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony TX5

Its time to look much closer at the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony TX5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-F3 was revealed 2 years after the TX5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NEX-F3 matches up versus the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-F3 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony TX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-F3 against the TX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and TX5 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-F3 and TX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-F3 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent NEX-F3 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.