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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 11 months later than the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Galaxy NX NEX-F3 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2012More recent by 11 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 NEX-F3 Galaxy NX 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

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

 Galaxy NX NEX-F3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy NX against the NEX-F3.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and NEX-F3 is 82 and 86 respectively.

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

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy NX to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography advice
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495g)
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography highlights
68
good battery (440 per charge)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
69
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography factors
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495g)
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-06-20 2012-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS 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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HD TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 pounds) 314g (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 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 440 pictures 470 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,300 $470