Samsung ST100 vs Sony NEX-F3

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung ST100 and Sony NEX-F3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly close but the ST100 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The ST100 was introduced 3 years before the NEX-F3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST100 scores vs the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST100 and Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ST100 and the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and NEX-F3 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST100 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-F3 will render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be behind in sensor technology.