Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7 III

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was brought out 8 years before the A7 III and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX100 scores against the A7 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX100 vs the A7 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and A7 III is 88 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and A7 III.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7 III will provide extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older NX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.