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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7 III

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
Sony A7 III
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony A7 III

 NX mini A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung NX mini

 A7 III NX mini 
RevealedFebruary 2018March 2014Fresher by 48 months
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony A7 III

 NX mini A7 III 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7 III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 III Portrait photography advice
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
84
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography information
Sony A7 III Street photography information
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
Sony A7 III Sports photography information
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
great battery (650 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (610 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
Sony A7 III Travel photography information
76
great battery (650 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
73
good battery life (610 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Sony A7 III
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
great battery (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (610 CIPA)
has double storage slots
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
38
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony A7 III
 Samsung NX miniSony Alpha A7 III
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