Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony NEX-F3
NX1000 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung NX1000
NEX-F3 | NX1000 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony NEX-F3
NX1000 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | August 2012 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Examine the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |