Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX10 III

Lets look much closer at the Samsung NX10 versus Sony RX10 III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") provide different sensor size.

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The NX10 was brought out 7 years before the RX10 III and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX10 matches up against the RX10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX10 and the RX10 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and RX10 III is 80 and 53 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and RX10 III.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 III will provide you with extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older NX10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.