Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 III

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Alpha A7 III. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

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).

Check the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A7 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.