Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Launched August 2012
- Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
- Updated by Sony NEX-3N
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Below is a extended overview of the Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-F3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the PL120 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe PL120 was brought out 19 months prior to the NEX-F3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the PL120 scores versus the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony NEX-F3
| PL120 | NEX-F3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung PL120
| NEX-F3 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 19 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony NEX-F3
| PL120 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the PL120 against the NEX-F3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and NEX-F3 is 99 and 86 respectively.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and NEX-F3.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The PL120 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-F3 will produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older PL120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Samsung PL120 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung PL120 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-08-16 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | - | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | () | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 314g (0.69 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 470 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | - | Single |
| Pricing at release | $150 | $470 |