Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Successor is Olympus E-PL7
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
- Later Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Here is a extended review of the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe E-PL6 was released 24 months later than the NEX-F3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-PL6 scores versus the NEX-F3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Sony NEX-F3
| E-PL6 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2014 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus E-PL6
| NEX-F3 | E-PL6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony NEX-F3
| E-PL6 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL6 and the NEX-F3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and NEX-F3 is 88 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and NEX-F3.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL6 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The newer E-PL6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-08-01 | 2012-08-16 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface 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 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lb) | 314 gr (0.69 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 pictures | 470 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $300 | $470 |
