Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Sony NEX-F3
E-M5 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus E-M5
NEX-F3 | E-M5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 610k | Sharper screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Sony NEX-F3
E-M5 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | August 2012 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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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 |