Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-F3

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony NEX-F3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH-3 was introduced 3 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SH-3 scores against the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-3 and the NEX-F3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and NEX-F3 is 88 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SH-3 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The newer SH-3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.