Samsung ST600 vs Sony NEX-F3

Lets look closer at the Samsung ST600 and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very comparable but the ST600 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The ST600 was revealed 3 years prior to the NEX-F3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST600 grades against the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST600 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ST600 and the NEX-F3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and NEX-F3 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST600 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST600 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.