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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 III

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Superseded the Sony A7 II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 III Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A7 III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is very comparable but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 5 years before the A7 III and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy NX scores against the A7 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A7 III

 Galaxy NX A7 III 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A7 III Galaxy NX 
LaunchedFebruary 2018June 2013More recent by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7 III

 Galaxy NX A7 III 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX has exterior measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy NX and the A7 III.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A7 III is 82 and 63 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and A7 III.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7 III will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy NX will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 III Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
84
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
Sony A7 III Sports photography details
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (610 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
Sony A7 III Travel photography details
68
great battery (440 CIPA)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
73
better than average battery pack (610 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (610 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging info
Sony A7 III Vlogging info
34
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7 III
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha A7 III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-06-20 2018-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 650 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 440 shots 610 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One Two
Cost at release $1,300 $1,998