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Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX10 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
  • Launched March 2014
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Announced March 2016
  • Older Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 IV
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX10 III Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung NX mini versus Sony RX10 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1").

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The NX mini was released 24 months before the RX10 III making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX mini grades vs the RX10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony RX10 III

 NX mini RX10 III 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Samsung NX mini

 RX10 III NX mini 
AnnouncedMarch 2016March 2014Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution1229k461kClearer display (+768k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony RX10 III

 NX mini RX10 III 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX mini vs the RX10 III.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and RX10 III is 93 and 53 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and RX10 III.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX mini to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 0.5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older NX mini is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography info
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography info
70
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography information
Sony RX10 III Street photography information
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
more heavy than competition (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
Sony RX10 III Sports photography info
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (420 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Travel photography camera
75
better than average battery life (650 shots)
lighter than competition (196g)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
55
good battery power (420 shots)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (1,051 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
63
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (420 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
Sony RX10 III Vlogging highlights
37
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competition (196 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,051g)
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony RX10 III
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-03-19 2016-03-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 21 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 grams (0.43 lbs) 1051 grams (2.32 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 472
Other
Battery life 650 shots 420 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $530 $1,398