Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Announced February 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
- New Model is Sony NEX-3N
Photography Glossary Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-F3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the 8010 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 8010 was announced 3 years earlier than the NEX-F3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the 8010 scores vs the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony NEX-F3
| 8010 | NEX-F3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus 8010
| NEX-F3 | 8010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony NEX-F3
| 8010 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 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).
Take a look at the Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 8010 against the NEX-F3.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and NEX-F3 is 92 and 86 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and NEX-F3.
As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 8010 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will deliver greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Also called | mju Tough 8010 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-08-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 245g (0.54 lb) | 314g (0.69 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 470 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $600 | $470 |