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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Successor is Samsung NX2000
Sony NEX-F3
(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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was announced 8 months after the NEX-F3 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX1100 matches up vs the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony NEX-F3

 NX1100 NEX-F3 
LaunchedApril 2013August 2012Newer by 8 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung NX1100

 NEX-F3 NX1100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-F3

 NX1100 NEX-F3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1100 versus the NEX-F3.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and NEX-F3 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX1100 to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX1100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography information
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
53
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging features
34
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
27
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-04-11 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 314g (0.69 lbs)
Physical 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 score 73 73
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.3
DXO Low light score 852 1114
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 470 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $470