Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony NEX-F3

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony NEX-F3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 7 months before the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the NEX-F3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and NEX-F3 is 78 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SP-620 UZ uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The older SP-620 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.