Sony NEX-F3 vs Olympus PEN E-PL9

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      Specifications

      General Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelNEX-F3PEN E-PL9
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-C3 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Successor ModelSony NEX-3N
      MSRPBody + 18-55mm lens: $599.99/ €599/£530£579/€549 (body only), £679/€699 (with 14-42mm EZ lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 16,000200 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      ProcessorBIONZTruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32644608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points25121
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation3.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT Xtra Fine LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      Shutter TypeFocal-plane (mechanical and electronic)
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps8.6 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 8.6 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 13 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 4.8 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in      		Auto
      manual
      redeye reduction
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync 2nd-curtain
      fill-in
      off
      Flash Range7.60 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionProprietaryHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      DxO Low Light ISO1114
      DxO Color Depth22.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.3
      DxO Overall Score73
      Video Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.0 LE
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%
      Physical Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      Dimensions117 x 67 x 42 mm (4.61 x 2.64 x 1.65")117 x 68 x 39 mm (4.61 x 2.68 x 1.54")
      Weight (inc. batteries)314 g (0.69 lb / 11.08 oz)380 g (0.84 lb / 13.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 5.7 x 5.3"10.4 x 10.35 x 7.75"
      Package Weight4.135 lb
      Power and Storage Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      Battery PackNPFW50BLS-50
      Battery Life470 shots350 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony NEX-F3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images 2 or 12 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic Wave Filter


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