Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7S III

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7S III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The NX100 was revealed 10 years before the A7S III which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX100 grades against the A7S III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NX100 against the A7S III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and A7S III is 88 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and A7S III.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX100 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX100 will give you greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.