Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7 III

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony A7 III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is pretty similar but the NX mini (1") and A7 III (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was brought out 5 years earlier than the A7 III and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX mini grades vs the A7 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Sony Alpha A7 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX mini vs the A7 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and A7 III is 93 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and A7 III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7 III will offer extra detail having its extra 3.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older NX mini is going to be behind in sensor tech.