Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-F3

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.