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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was released 7 months after the NEX-F3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Galaxy Camera NEX-F3 
IntroducedFebruary 2013August 2012Newer by 7 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 NEX-F3 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

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

 Galaxy Camera NEX-F3 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the NEX-F3.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and NEX-F3 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and NEX-F3.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The fresher Galaxy Camera will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging highlights
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
lighter than average (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-19 2012-08-16
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core 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 surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 314g (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 - 470 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $450 $470