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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
Sony NEX-F3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Galaxy Camera 2 NEX-F3 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2012More modern by 17 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k920kCrisper 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 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony NEX-F3

 Galaxy Camera 2 NEX-F3 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
great battery pack (470 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
37
pretty wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha NEX-F3
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