Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Announced August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
- Later Model is Sony NEX-3N
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very well matched but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SZ-15 was manufactured 11 months after the NEX-F3 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-15 scores versus the NEX-F3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony NEX-F3
SZ-15 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | August 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus SZ-15
NEX-F3 | SZ-15 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony NEX-F3
SZ-15 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the NEX-F3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and NEX-F3 is 88 and 86 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and NEX-F3.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The SZ-15 comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more recent SZ-15 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 314 gr (0.69 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $200 | $470 |