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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2020
  • Older Model is Sony A7S II
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony A7S III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1000 was launched 9 years prior to the A7S III and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX1000 grades against the A7S III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony A7S III

 NX1000 A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Samsung NX1000

 A7S III NX1000 
RevealedJuly 2020April 2012Fresher by 100 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k921kCrisper display (+519k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A7S III

 NX1000 A7S III 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1000 and the A7S III.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and A7S III is 90 and 61 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and A7S III.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1000 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older NX1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
Portrait photography with Sony A7S III
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1000
Street photography with Sony A7S III
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (222 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography details
Sony A7S III Sports photography details
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (222g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
70
great battery (600 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
selfie friendly screen
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography features
Sony A7S III Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (600 per charge)
2 card slots
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
Vlogging with Sony A7S III
34
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
77
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony A7S III
 Samsung NX1000Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony Alpha A7S III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-04-19 2020-07-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 759
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 699 grams (1.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 85
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.3
DXO Low light rating 840 2993
Other
Battery life 320 shots 600 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Two
Launch pricing $388 $3,499