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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
Sony NEX-F3
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-F3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the GX-10 matches up vs the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony NEX-F3

 GX-10 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung GX-10

 NEX-F3 GX-10 
IntroducedAugust 2012September 2006More recent by 71 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kCrisper display (+710k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-F3

 GX-10 NEX-F3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 comes with physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-10 compared to the NEX-F3.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and NEX-F3 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-F3 to give extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography advice
53
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
53
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
low fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
great battery life (470 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography factors
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
9
lack of video recording
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2006-09-21 2012-08-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Available lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793g (1.75 lbs) 314g (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $850 $470