Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched February 2011
(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
- Released August 2012
- Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Successor is Sony NEX-3N
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-F3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VG-110 was unveiled 18 months before the NEX-F3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VG-110 scores against the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony NEX-F3
VG-110 | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus VG-110
NEX-F3 | VG-110 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | February 2011 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony NEX-F3
VG-110 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Check the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VG-110 versus the NEX-F3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and NEX-F3 is 97 and 86 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and NEX-F3.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2012-08-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 105 gr (0.23 pounds) | 314 gr (0.69 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 170 pictures | 470 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-70B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $150 | $470 |