Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony NEX-F3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 6 months before the NEX-F3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony NEX-F3
SZ-31MR iHS | NEX-F3 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
NEX-F3 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony NEX-F3
SZ-31MR iHS | NEX-F3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | August 2012 | Same generation | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the NEX-F3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and NEX-F3 is 89 and 86 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and NEX-F3.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF harder.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-02-08 | 2012-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual TruePic V | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 314 gr (0.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 470 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $470 |