Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-F3

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX2000 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was revealed 16 months after the NEX-F3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX2000 grades versus the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX2000 vs the NEX-F3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and NEX-F3 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung NX2000 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 will have an edge in sensor technology.