Olympus VG-145 vs Sony NEX-F3

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VG-145 and Sony NEX-F3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly close but the VG-145 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-145 was revealed 12 months before the NEX-F3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VG-145 scores vs the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-145 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 has external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-145 and Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-145 compared to the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and NEX-F3 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and NEX-F3.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older VG-145 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.