Olympus 1s vs Sony NEX-F3

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 1s versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1s was announced 2 years after the NEX-F3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1s matches up against the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1s & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1s Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 1s has physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 1s compared to the NEX-F3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and NEX-F3 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and NEX-F3.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1s using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-F3 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger 1s will have an advantage in sensor innovation.