Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX10 III

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony RX10 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively close but the NX1100 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1100 was brought out 4 years before the RX10 III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX1100 matches up against the RX10 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1100 compared to the RX10 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and RX10 III is 90 and 53 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and RX10 III.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NX1100 comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older NX1100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.