Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 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
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Successor is Sony NEX-3N
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-F3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the VG-120 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe VG-120 was manufactured 19 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-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-120 grades versus the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-120 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony NEX-F3
VG-120 | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus VG-120
NEX-F3 | VG-120 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 19 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony NEX-F3
VG-120 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-120 compared to the NEX-F3.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and NEX-F3 is 96 and 86 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-120 and NEX-F3.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VG-120 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-F3 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-120 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Olympus VG-120 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-120 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2012-08-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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 | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) | 314 grams (0.69 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 160 shots | 470 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $190 | $470 |