Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX3

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony FX3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was released 11 years earlier than the FX3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX100 matches up versus the FX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 & Sony FX3. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony FX3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NX100 vs the FX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and FX3 is 88 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and FX3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX100 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.