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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2021
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-P7 versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The E-P7 was introduced 8 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-P7 matches up vs the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Sony NEX-F3

 E-P7 NEX-F3 
RevealedJune 2021August 2012More modern by 108 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus E-P7

 NEX-F3 E-P7 

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Sony NEX-F3

 E-P7 NEX-F3 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.00"3"Same display dimensions

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P7 provides physical measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P7 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P7 versus the NEX-F3.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P7 and NEX-F3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P7 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P7 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-P7 will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-P7 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Street photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography information
86
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
73
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
53
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography features
87
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
69
great battery life (470 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography information
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging details
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
27
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Sony NEX-F3
 Olympus PEN E-P7Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN E-P7 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-09 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 118 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.7 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 314g (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 360 images 470 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $800 $470