Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX100 III

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX11 versus Sony RX100 III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NX11 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the RX100 III which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX11 matches up against the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 features outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX11 versus Sony RX100 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX11 versus the RX100 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and RX100 III is 80 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and RX100 III.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 III will resolve more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.