Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Older Model is Samsung NX1100
- New Model is Samsung NX3000
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony NEX-F3
NX2000 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | August 2012 | Newer by 16 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 920k | Clearer screen (+232k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung NX2000
NEX-F3 | NX2000 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony NEX-F3
NX2000 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-11-30 | 2012-08-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,152k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228 grams (0.50 lb) | 314 grams (0.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 908 | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 470 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $599 | $470 |