Olympus E-620 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

4/3 224.9mm²
12.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 3200

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APS-C 366.6mm²
16.1 megapixels

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Detailed specifications
Olympus E-620
Sony Alpha NEX-F3

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	E-620	NEX-F3
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$799.95	$599.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2009-05-15	2012-06-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	16.8 oz (475 g)	18.6 oz (526 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.1 x 3.7 x 2.4 in. (130 x 94 x 60 mm)	4.6 x 2.6 x 1.6 in. (117 x 67 x 41 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Sony Exmor APS HD
Effective Megapixels:	12.3	16.1
Sensor Format:	4/3	APS-C
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.3mm x 13mm)	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.29 microns	4.78 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	55	73
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.3	22.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.3	12.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	536	1,114
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4032 x 3024 (12.2 MP, 4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF)	JPEG, .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.9	5.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1920x1080 (60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH) 1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps)
Movie File Format:		AVCHD 1.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Four Thirds	Sony E
Lens:	Olympus 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 ED Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens	Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 84mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	14 - 42mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	58.0mm	49.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 2x Clear Image or Precision Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	7-point AF sensor with phase-difference detection system (5 points cross / 7 points twin AF sensors)	Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type, fixed eye-level, 95% coverage, 0.96x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter	Optional EVF (FDA-EV1S)
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.48x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.96x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x	13.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	200
ISO Settings:	Auto (200 - 3200), 100 - 3200 (1/3, 1 EV steps)	Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (2% with Highlight/Shadow mode)	1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama* (* Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach & Snow,Underwater Wide, Underwater Macro	Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight(6 shot layering)), Picture Effect (Posterization (Color/B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool), Soft High-key, Soft Focus (Hi/Mid/Lo), HDR Painting (Hi/Mid/Lo), Miniature (7 Settings))
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2, 10, Self-portrait, 3 or 5 shots after 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off	Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	6.0 m / 19.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens aperture	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Smart Accessory Terminal 2
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / xD	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:	CF Type I/II UDMA supported
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.ORF)	.ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:		AVCHD 1.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	RM-1 IR or RM-UC1 cable
Connections (extended):	Multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 is available)	Mini HDMI (Type C), Smart Accessory Terminal 2

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.82	0.68
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.92	0.91
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.9	5.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	5	12
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.30 seconds	0.31 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.30 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.290 seconds	0.060 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.31 seconds	0.44 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.073 seconds	0.021 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View: Full AF - Imager AF: 2.713s Full AF - AF Sensor: 0.554s Full AF - Hybrid Mode: 1.210s Prefocused: 0.328s	Full Autofocus AF lag, Multi-area mode = 0.311s
Startup Time:	1.3 seconds	1.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.6 seconds	1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		2.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		470 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	500 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLS-1	Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM	PMB (Picture Motion Browser) , Image Data Converter S, Image Data Lightbox SR
OS Compatibility:	Windows, MacOS	Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.3 or later. (PMB is Windows only.)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Imager shift image stabilizer, Articulating LCD with Live View, Wireless flash support. Editing: Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Trimming, Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (color depth), Resize (producing another file), Aspect Change. Art Filters: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole	Auto Portrait Framing, Self-portrait self-timer, Clear Image Zoom, Superior Auto, USB charging. Available in silver, black or white.