Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Released February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Renewed by Sony NEX-3N
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-F3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VR-330 was revealed 18 months earlier than the NEX-F3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the VR-330 scores vs the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony NEX-F3
VR-330 | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus VR-330
NEX-F3 | VR-330 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | February 2011 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony NEX-F3
VR-330 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
See the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the VR-330 compared to the NEX-F3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and NEX-F3.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VR-330 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2012-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 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 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lb) | 314 gr (0.69 lb) |
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 All around 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 photographs |
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 |
Launch price | $220 | $470 |