Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7R III

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony A7R III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was launched 5 years before the A7R III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX1100 grades against the A7R III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1100 against the A7R III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and A7R III is 90 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and A7R III.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R III will render greater detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.