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Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung ST80 versus 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 ST80 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very well matched but the ST80 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST80 was released 3 years before the NEX-F3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ST80 matches up vs the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony NEX-F3

 ST80 NEX-F3 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung ST80

 NEX-F3 ST80 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 31 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony NEX-F3

 ST80 NEX-F3 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ST80 compared to the NEX-F3.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and NEX-F3 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST80 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ST80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography advice
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
62
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
great battery pack (470 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography advice
39
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung ST80Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 4800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lbs) 314 grams (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $470