Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-F3

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX11 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX11 was launched 19 months prior to the NEX-F3 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX11 grades against the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX11 vs the NEX-F3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and NEX-F3 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-F3 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged NX11 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.