Samsung SH100 vs Sony NEX-F3

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung SH100 versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively close but the SH100 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH100 was revealed 19 months earlier than the NEX-F3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH100 matches up vs the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SH100 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SH100 has external dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SH100 vs the NEX-F3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and NEX-F3 is 99 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH100 and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SH100 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-F3 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SH100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.