Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Later Model is Olympus VR-330
(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
- Launched August 2012
- Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
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On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VR-320 was launched 13 months earlier than the NEX-F3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VR-320 scores vs the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony NEX-F3
| VR-320 | NEX-F3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus VR-320
| NEX-F3 | VR-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony NEX-F3
| VR-320 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-320 compared to the NEX-F3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and NEX-F3.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VR-320 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-F3 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Olympus VR-320 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2012-08-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) | 314 grams (0.69 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 470 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $179 | $470 |