Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-F3

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony NEX-F3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very close but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SP-810 UZ was revealed 12 months before the NEX-F3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers outer measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the NEX-F3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and NEX-F3 is 78 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be behind in sensor tech.