Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced February 2006
(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
- Released August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
- Successor is Sony NEX-3N
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Lets look closer at the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe GX-1L was brought out 7 years before the NEX-F3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GX-1L grades against the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony NEX-F3
GX-1L | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung GX-1L
NEX-F3 | GX-1L | |||
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Released | August 2012 | February 2006 | More recent by 78 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 210k | Sharper display (+710k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony NEX-F3
GX-1L | NEX-F3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L offers external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Examine the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony NEX-F3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the NEX-F3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and NEX-F3 is 69 and 86 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and NEX-F3.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-F3 to deliver extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2006-02-24 | 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 area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF | Sony E |
Available lenses | 151 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 210 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | - |
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 | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570g (1.26 lb) | 314g (0.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 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 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $470 |