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Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2010
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 PL200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the PL200 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL200 was brought out 3 years earlier than the NEX-F3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the PL200 grades versus the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony NEX-F3

 PL200 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung PL200

 NEX-F3 PL200 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2010More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony NEX-F3

 PL200 NEX-F3 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL200 against the NEX-F3.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and NEX-F3.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PL200 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-F3 will deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL200
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
58
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography info
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
27
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung PL200Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL200 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-07-21 2012-08-16
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 314 grams (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $470