Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R III

Below, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7R III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy NX was launched 5 years before the A7R III and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy NX grades against the A7R III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides physical 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) and the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7R III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the A7R III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A7R III is 82 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and A7R III.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R III will render more detail utilizing its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older Galaxy NX will be behind in sensor innovation.