Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony NEX-F3

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony NEX-F3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very close but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 19 months earlier than the NEX-F3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the NEX-F3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and NEX-F3 is 79 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-610UZ having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-F3 will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.