Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Released August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
- Updated by Sony NEX-3N
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out 17 months after the NEX-F3 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the NEX-F3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony NEX-F3
Galaxy Camera 2 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | August 2012 | More modern by 17 months | |
Screen size | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 920k | Crisper screen (+117k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
NEX-F3 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony NEX-F3
Galaxy Camera 2 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Check the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the NEX-F3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NEX-F3 is 90 and 86 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NEX-F3.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-01-02 | 2012-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 4.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | HD Super Clear Touch Display | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max 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 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 283 gr (0.62 pounds) | 314 gr (0.69 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 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 | 400 photographs | 470 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Built-in | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $400 | $470 |