Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S III
Portability
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
Portability
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
Samsung Galaxy NX
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Released June 2013
Sony A7S III
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced July 2020
- Older Model is Sony A7S II
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Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7S III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.
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Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the A7S III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A7S III
| Galaxy NX | A7S III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| A7S III | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2020 |  | June 2013 | Fresher by 86 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 922k | Clearer screen (+518k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7S III
| Galaxy NX | A7S III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy NX against the A7S III.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A7S III is 82 and 61 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and A7S III.
Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older Galaxy NX will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
Sony A7S III Portrait photography information
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Sony A7S III Street photography factors
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495g)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sony A7S III Sports photography features
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (600 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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great battery life (440 CIPA)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
good battery (600 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
screen is selfie friendly
sensor resolution low (12MP)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (600 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Sony A7S III Vlogging features
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S III Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha A7S III |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2013-06-20 | 2020-07-21 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | Bionz XR |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
| Screen sizing | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 1,440k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | HD TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.91x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| 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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 495g (1.09 lbs) | 699g (1.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 shots | 600 shots |
| Battery format | 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 | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Storage slots | One | Dual |
| Launch cost | $1,300 | $3,499 |