Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7 III

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung NX10 versus Sony A7 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX10 was announced 9 years earlier than the A7 III and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX10 matches up against the A7 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX10 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX10 versus Sony A7 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX10 vs the A7 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and A7 III is 80 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and A7 III.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX10 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7 III will offer greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.