Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7 III
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Older Model is Sony A7 II
- Successor is Sony A7 IV
Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7 III Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7 III Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony A7 III
NX mini | A7 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung NX mini
A7 III | NX mini | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | March 2014 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony A7 III
NX mini | A7 III | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
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).
Take a look at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony A7 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX mini | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-03-19 | 2018-02-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX-M | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 2 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 196 gr (0.43 pounds) | 650 gr (1.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photographs | 610 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | B740 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Retail cost | $530 | $1,998 |