Updated (February, 2013): Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-3N vs Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-F3
Winner
Sony NEX-F3

75

vs
Sony Alpha NEX-5

68

Sony Alpha NEX-5
Runner-up
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Sony NEX-F3

Low light performance
 Low noise at high ISO
1,114 ISO
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Alpha NEX-5

Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
 
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differences

Advantages of the Sony NEX-F3
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 1,114 ISO vs 796 ISO
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 The NEX-F3 has a slight edge (0.5 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 470 shots vs 330 shots
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 More than 40% more shots per battery charge
Overall image quality Better image quality 73.0 vs 69.0
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 Around 10% better image quality
True resolution Higher true resolution 16 MP vs 14 MP
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 Capture more than 10% more detail in your photos
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 314 ms vs 670 ms
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 2.1x less delay when taking photos
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 16,000 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
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 The NEX-F3's maximum light sensitivity is 0.3 f-stops better
Color depth Better color depth 22.7 bits vs 22.2 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.5 more bits of color
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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 A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $495.00 vs $656.43
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 The best price we've seen is $161 cheaper (more than 20% less)
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Advantages of the Sony NEX-5
Startup delay Less startup delay 1000 ms vs 1500 ms
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 More than 30% less delay when turning on
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 7 fps vs 2.5 fps
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 Around 3x faster continuous shooting
Size Smaller 111x59x38 mm vs 117x67x42 mm
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 More than 20% smaller
Thickness Thinner 1.5" vs 1.7"
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 Around 10% thinner
Weight Slightly lighter 287 g vs 314 g
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 Around 10% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

Sony NEX-F3 Sony NEX-F3
75 vs 68
Explain scores
Sony Alpha NEX-5 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony NEX-F3.

similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
920k dots
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Dynamic range Good dynamic range Help
NEX-F3:12.3 EV
NEX-5:12.2 EV
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Color depth Good color depth Help
NEX-F3:22.7 bits
NEX-5:22.2 bits
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
External flash Each supports an external flash Help
Better lighting
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Focus points Few focus points Help
25
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Viewfinder No viewfinders Help
Can only preview photos on the screen

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$650 with 18-55mm lens
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the NEX-5N vs the NEX-F3
Compare the NEX-5N vs the Alpha NEX-5
Sony Alpha NEX-3N

Sony Alpha NEX-3N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$448 with 16-50mm lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Screen resolution Has a significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the Alpha NEX-3N vs the NEX-F3
Compare the Alpha NEX-3N vs the Alpha NEX-5
Sony Alpha NEX-3

Sony Alpha NEX-3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$448 with 16-50mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Storage slots Has more storage slots
Shutter lag Has slightly more shutter lag
Compare the Alpha NEX-3 vs the NEX-F3
Compare the Alpha NEX-3 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-5R

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$598 with 18-55mm lens
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Compare the NEX-5R vs the NEX-F3
Compare the NEX-5R vs the Alpha NEX-5
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the D3100 vs the NEX-F3
Compare the D3100 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Sony NEX C3

Sony NEX C3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$549 with 16mm lens
Weight Is slightly lighter
Compare the NEX C3 vs the NEX-F3
Compare the NEX C3 vs the Alpha NEX-5
Nikon 1 J1

Nikon 1 J1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$299 - $349 with 10-30mm lens
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Autofocus Focuses automatically while shootting video
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Sensor size Has a slightly smaller sensor
Compare the 1 J1 vs the NEX-F3
Compare the 1 J1 vs the Alpha NEX-5

Sony NEX-F3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sony NEX-F3.

Sony Alpha NEX-5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sony Alpha NEX-5.

appearance

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