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Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Later Model is Samsung NX200
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
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX100 versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX100 was launched 23 months prior to the NEX-F3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX100 grades against the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony NEX-F3

 NX100 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung NX100

 NEX-F3 NX100 
IntroducedAugust 2012September 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony NEX-F3

 NX100 NEX-F3 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX100 compared to the NEX-F3.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and NEX-F3 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony NEX-F3 to show more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older NX100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX100
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX100
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
60
has image stabilization
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
66
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
good MP (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
69
better than average battery (470 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (420 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging advice
31
has image stabilization
offers face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung NX100Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-14 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology VGA AMOLED TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282g (0.62 lb) 314g (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 12.3
DXO Low light rating 563 1114
Other
Battery life 420 images 470 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $386 $470