Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-F3

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony NEX-F3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX1 was released 2 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX1 matches up against the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 features outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1 versus the NEX-F3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and NEX-F3 is 66 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX1 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern NX1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.