Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-F3

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.