Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7R III
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Released September 2010
- Updated by Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Introduced October 2017
- Previous Model is Sony A7R II
- Updated by Sony A7R IV

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7R III Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A7R III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

The NX100 was revealed 8 years prior to the A7R III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX100 scores versus the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7R III Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A7R III
NX100 | A7R III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung NX100
A7R III | NX100 | |||
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Introduced | October 2017 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 86 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+826k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony A7R III
NX100 | A7R III | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 features outside measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A7R III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX100 against the A7R III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and A7R III is 88 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and A7R III.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R III will deliver extra detail because of its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX100 | Sony Alpha A7R III |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-09-14 | 2017-10-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMe Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 7952 x 5304 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | VGA AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 282 grams (0.62 lb) | 657 grams (1.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | 100 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | 563 | 3523 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | 650 photographs |
Battery format | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Price at launch | $386 | $2,800 |