Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX100 III

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX100 III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty similar but the NX20 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NX20 was launched 3 years earlier than the RX100 III which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX20 matches up vs the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 offers external measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX20 vs Sony RX100 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX20 against the RX100 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and RX100 III is 83 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and RX100 III.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The NX20 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged NX20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.