Olympus E-510 vs Sony NEX-F3

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-510 versus Sony NEX-F3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-510 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the NEX-F3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-510 matches up against the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 offers exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-510 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-510 and the NEX-F3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and NEX-F3 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-F3 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.