Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3
90 Imaging
61 Features
57 Overall
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86 Imaging
56 Features
60 Overall
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(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
(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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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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 type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
| Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Crisper screen (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-F3
| NX210 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 | August 2012 | Same age | |
| Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.
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.

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 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.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sony 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 | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| 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 |