Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX100 III

Here is a complete review of the Samsung NX1100 and Sony RX100 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NX1100 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was launched 13 months prior to the RX100 III which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX1100 grades versus the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1100 and Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 and the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and RX100 III is 90 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and RX100 III.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The NX1100 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older NX1100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.