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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(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
Sony NEX-F3
(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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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

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.

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The 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.

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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 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2011More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony NEX-F3

 VR-320 NEX-F3 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography highlights
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-320
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography features
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony NEX-F3
 Olympus VR-320Sony 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