Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-F3

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SH-1 and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very comparable but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The SH-1 was revealed 20 months after the NEX-F3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SH-1 scores against the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 has got outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-1 and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-1 versus the NEX-F3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and NEX-F3 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The SH-1 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The more recent SH-1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.