Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

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.

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

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.