Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-F3

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-30MR was announced 17 months before the NEX-F3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR has physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the NEX-F3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and NEX-F3 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SZ-30MR includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.