Olympus 7010 vs Sony NEX-F3

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus 7010 vs Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 7010 was released 4 years prior to the NEX-F3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 7010 matches up vs the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 features external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7010 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 7010 compared to the NEX-F3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 7010 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-F3 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.