Sony NEX-F3 has a
16.0MP APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz processor. On the other hand, Sony NEX-5 has a
14.0MP APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz processor.
Below you can see the NEX-F3 and NEX-5 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony NEX-F3 and Sony NEX-5 Cameras
Sony NEX-F3 and Sony NEX-5 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Sony NEX-5 has 14% larger pixel area (26.02µm 2 vs 22.77µm 2 ) compared to Sony NEX-F3, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
Both Sony NEX-F3 and Sony NEX-5 sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, NEX-F3 has scored 73, 4 points higher than NEX-5.
Model
Overall
Color Depth
Dynamic Range
Low-light ISO
Sony NEX-F3
73
22.7 bits
12.3 Evs
1114 ISO
Sony NEX-5
69
22.2 bits
12.2 Evs
796 ISO
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Sony NEX-F3
or the
Sony NEX-5 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
