Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony A7S III
NX1000 | A7S III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Samsung NX1000
A7S III | NX1000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | April 2012 | Fresher by 100 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 921k | Crisper display (+519k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A7S III
NX1000 | A7S III | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony A7S III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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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 |