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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX11
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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Replacement is Sony A7 IV
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7 III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony A7 III

 NX10 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung NX10

 A7 III NX10 
ReleasedFebruary 2018April 2010Fresher by 96 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony A7 III

 NX10 A7 III 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

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

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
84
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX10
Street photography with Sony A7 III
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (499g)
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX10
Sports photography with Sony A7 III
52
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (610 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX10
Travel photography with Sony A7 III
63
good battery (400 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
good battery (610 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (610 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX10
Vlogging with Sony A7 III
24
includes face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (499g)
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony A7 III
 Samsung NX10Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX10 Sony Alpha A7 III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-04-07 2018-02-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 650 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 96
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 14.7
DXO Low light score 572 3730
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 610 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One Dual
Cost at launch $626 $1,998