Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-F3

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony NEX-F3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-11 was introduced 12 months earlier than the NEX-F3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-11 scores vs the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the NEX-F3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and NEX-F3 is 89 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-11 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.