Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 III
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released May 2014
- Old Model is Sony RX100 II
- Later Model is Sony RX100 IV
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Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 III, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") enjoy different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX1 was introduced 5 months after the RX100 III and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX1 scores against the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony RX100 III
| NX1 | RX100 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Samsung NX1
| RX100 III | NX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 1036k | Clearer display (+193k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony RX100 III
| NX1 | RX100 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | May 2014 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 has outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1 against the RX100 III.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and RX100 III is 66 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and RX100 III.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will result in extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
| Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2014-05-15 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIMe 5 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | 25 |
| Cross focus points | 153 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.59x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 15.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) | 290 gr (0.64 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 83 | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | 22.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 1363 | 495 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 pictures | 320 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1900 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $1,500 | $748 |