Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 III

Here is a complete comparison of the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony RX100 III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX1000 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The NX1000 was announced 3 years prior to the RX100 III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX1000 matches up versus the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1000 vs the RX100 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and RX100 III is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and RX100 III.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The NX1000 includes the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The older NX1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.