Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 III

Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony A7 III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is very similar but the NX1000 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1000 was introduced 6 years prior to the A7 III and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX1000 matches up versus the A7 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX1000 vs the A7 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and A7 III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and A7 III.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1000 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 III will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older NX1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.