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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Updated by Samsung NX2000
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 II
  • Replacement is Sony A7 IV
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony A7 III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively comparable but the NX1100 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was unveiled 5 years before the A7 III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX1100 scores vs the A7 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A7 III

 NX1100 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung NX1100

 A7 III NX1100 
ReleasedFebruary 2018April 2013Newer by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A7 III

 NX1100 A7 III 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony A7 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1100 vs the A7 III.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and A7 III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and A7 III.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 III will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography features
Sony A7 III Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
84
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography details
Sony A7 III Street photography details
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography features
Sony A7 III Sports photography features
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (610 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography factors
Sony A7 III Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
73
better than average battery pack (610 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
Landscape photography with Sony A7 III
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (610 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony A7 III
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha A7 III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-04-11 2018-02-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 693
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
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 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 96
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 14.7
DXO Low light rating 852 3730
Other
Battery life 320 photos 610 photos
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 2
Launch pricing $600 $1,998