Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(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
(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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | September 2010 | Fresher by 23 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Crisper screen (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony NEX-F3
| NX100 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Samsung NX100 | Sony 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 |