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Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Replaced the Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony NEX-F3

 NX11 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung NX11

 NEX-F3 NX11 
IntroducedAugust 2012December 2010Newer by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony NEX-F3

 NX11 NEX-F3 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

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

Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography advice
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX11
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography features
52
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography factors
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
24
includes face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung NX11Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-12-28 2012-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM 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 surface area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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 size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 499g (1.10 lb) 314g (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.3
DXO Low light rating 553 1114
Other
Battery life 400 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 One One
Launch pricing $626 $470