Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 III
90 Imaging
61 Features
60 Overall
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63 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Released April 2012
- Updated by Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Released February 2018
- Superseded the Sony A7 II
- Later Model is Sony A7 IV

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 III Overview
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.

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.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony A7 III
NX1000 | A7 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung NX1000
A7 III | NX1000 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | April 2012 | Fresher by 71 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A7 III
NX1000 | A7 III | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony A7 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
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.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-04-19 | 2018-02-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lb) | 650g (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | 840 | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 610 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC1030 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Price at release | $388 | $1,998 |