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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was revealed 3 months earlier than the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX1000 matches up vs the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony NEX-F3

 NX1000 NEX-F3 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung NX1000

 NEX-F3 NX1000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony NEX-F3

 NX1000 NEX-F3 
AnnouncedApril 2012August 2012Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX1000 versus the NEX-F3.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and NEX-F3 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX1000 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography info
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (222 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (470 per charge)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (222g)
MP count decent (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
69
great battery life (470 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung NX1000Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-04-19 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 314 grams (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.3
DXO Low light rating 840 1114
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $388 $470