Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony NEX-F3

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The Tough-3000 was announced 3 years before the NEX-F3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Tough-3000 matches up vs the NEX-F3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Tough-3000 against the NEX-F3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.