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Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung NX300 versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX300 was released 16 months after the NEX-F3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX300 scores against the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony NEX-F3

 NX300 NEX-F3 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2012Newer by 16 months
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung NX300

 NEX-F3 NX300 
Screen resolution920k768kSharper screen (+152k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony NEX-F3

 NX300 NEX-F3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX300 versus the NEX-F3.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and NEX-F3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX300 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography highlights
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
53
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (470 shots)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
67
features focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
69
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging information
33
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung NX300Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-24 2012-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 247 25
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.3" 3"
Display resolution 768 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331g (0.73 lb) 314g (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 76 73
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.3
DXO Low light score 942 1114
Other
Battery life 330 photos 470 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $750 $470