Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-F3

Below is a extended review of the Samsung NX500 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX500 was launched 2 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX500 grades against the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX500 and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX500 versus the NEX-F3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and NEX-F3 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX500 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer NX500 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.