Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-F3
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86 Imaging
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched February 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX100
- Newer Model is Samsung NX210
(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
- Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
- Updated by Sony NEX-3N
Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NX200 was brought out 5 months earlier than the NEX-F3 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX200 scores against the NEX-F3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony NEX-F3
NX200 | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung NX200
NEX-F3 | NX200 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 614k | Sharper display (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony NEX-F3
NX200 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | August 2012 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX200 and the NEX-F3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and NEX-F3 is 90 and 86 respectively.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and NEX-F3.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX200 to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX200 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-02-28 | 2012-08-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Total lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 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), 1280 x 720 (60 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223 gr (0.49 lb) | 314 gr (0.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 69 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 618 | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 470 pictures |
Battery form | 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $818 | $470 |