Samsung NX mini vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we are matching up the Samsung NX mini and Sony RX100 III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1").

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The NX mini was released within a month of the RX100 III which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX mini matches up versus the RX100 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX mini enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX mini and Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX mini and the RX100 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and RX100 III is 93 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and RX100 III.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX mini to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 0.5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.