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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S III

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 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
(Full Review)
  • 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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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S III Overview

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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The Galaxy NX was launched 8 years before the A7S III and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

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 dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A7S III Galaxy NX 
AnnouncedJuly 2020June 2013Fresher by 86 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k922kClearer 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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
Sony A7S III Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
Sony A7S III Street photography factors
69
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)
76
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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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography features
Sony A7S III Sports photography features
73
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
76
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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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Sony A7S III
68
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
70
good battery (600 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
screen is selfie friendly
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
73
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
77
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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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging features
Sony A7S III Vlogging features
34
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)
77
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7S III
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony 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