Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-F3

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.

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.

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.

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.