Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-F3

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony NEX-5R and the Sony NEX-F3, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Both cameras were introduced in August 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony NEX-5R over Sony NEX-F3.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony NEX-F3 over Sony NEX-5R.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony NEX-5R and Sony NEX-F3 have 3.0" Tilting screens with 920k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Sony NEX-5R also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Cameras does not have built-in viewfinders but optional viewfinder can be attached.

Sony NEX-5R features a 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 365 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Sony NEX-F3 features a 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 16,000.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Cameras are equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4912 x 3264 resolution. They can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Cameras have Sony E lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sony NEX-5R it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sony NEX-F3 nothing can be done. On Sony NEX-F3 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sony NEX-5R nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-5R has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony NEX-5R has a Mini Type C HDMI and Sony NEX-F3 has a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony NEX-5R and Sony NEX-F3 come with NPFW50 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots on Sony NEX-5R and with battery life of 470 shots on Sony NEX-F3.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony NEX-5R, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sony NEX-F3. Sony NEX-5R can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Sony NEX-F3 can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps.

Flash

Sony NEX-F3 has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Proprietary. Sony NEX-5R has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Proprietary. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on both cameras.

Sony NEX-5R body has dimensions of 111 x 59 x 39 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.54") and Sony NEX-F3 body has dimensions of 117 x 67 x 42 mm (4.61 x 2.64 x 1.65"). Sony NEX-5R weighs 276 g (0.61 lb / 9.74 oz) and Sony NEX-F3 weighs 314 g (0.69 lb / 11.08 oz).

Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-F3

111 mm

59 mm

117 mm

67 mm

59 mm

67 mm

39 mm

42 mm