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Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung SL820 versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SL820 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NEX-F3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SL820 matches up against the NEX-F3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony NEX-F3

 SL820 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung SL820

 NEX-F3 SL820 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 42 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony NEX-F3

 SL820 NEX-F3 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL820 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SL820 vs the NEX-F3.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL820 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-F3 will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SL820 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography information
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL820
Sports photography with Sony NEX-F3
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging information
27
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic port
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung SL820Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL820 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Also called as IT100 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-17 2012-08-16
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 314g (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $470