Olympus VG-120 vs Sony NEX-F3

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.