Samsung WB800F vs Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Revealed August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
- Updated by Sony NEX-3N
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Here, we are contrasting the Samsung WB800F vs Sony NEX-F3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very well matched but the WB800F (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB800F was manufactured 5 months later than the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB800F matches up vs the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony NEX-F3
| WB800F | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung WB800F
| NEX-F3 | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony NEX-F3
| WB800F | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | August 2012 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung WB800F vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F provides outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB800F vs Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WB800F compared to the NEX-F3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and NEX-F3 is 92 and 86 respectively.
Samsung WB800F vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and NEX-F3.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The WB800F includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder.
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Samsung WB800F | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB800F | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) | 314 grams (0.69 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $300 | $470 |