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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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
  • Released August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX210 was introduced within a month of the NEX-F3 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX210 scores against the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony NEX-F3

 NX210 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung NX210

 NEX-F3 NX210 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-F3

 NX210 NEX-F3 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2012Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX210 vs the NEX-F3.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and NEX-F3 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX210 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sony NEX-F3
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
69
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography advice
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
34
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung NX210Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-14 2012-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 314 grams (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.3
DXO Low light rating 719 1114
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 470 pictures
Battery format 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 1 1
Price at launch $625 $470