Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 III

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was brought out 10 months before the RX100 III which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers external 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 RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX against the RX100 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and RX100 III is 82 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and RX100 III.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier. The older Galaxy NX will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.