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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86 Imaging
57 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M5 II
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M5 versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively close but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 was revealed 3 months before the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-M5 grades against the NEX-F3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Sony NEX-F3

		

		

			
 E-M5 NEX-F3 
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 NEX-F3 E-M5 
Screen resolution920k610kSharper screen (+310k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Sony NEX-F3

		

		

			
 E-M5 NEX-F3 
LaunchedApril 2012August 2012Same age
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M5 vs the NEX-F3.
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and NEX-F3 is 81 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and NEX-F3.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M5 features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging.
	
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography highlights
71
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
74
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M5
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
82
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
76
 screen tilts
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography information
67
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 does not have phase detect auto focus
53
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 good battery life (470 shots)
 max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
66
 weather proofing
 comes with touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 missing Time Lapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
 good battery life (470 shots)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
73
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 missing Time Lapse function
70
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 does not have image stabilization
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging details
34
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 missing mic socket
27
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 missing microphone jack
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Sony NEX-F3
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-30 2012-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 35 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 610k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 425 grams (0.94 lbs) 314 grams (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 73
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.3
DXO Low light score 826 1114
Other
Battery life 360 photos 470 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $799 $470