Olympus 6010 vs Sony NEX-F3

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 6010 and Sony NEX-F3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The 6010 was manufactured 4 years prior to the NEX-F3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 6010 matches up versus the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6010 and Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 6010 against the NEX-F3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6010 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.