Samsung NX2000 vs Sony RX100 III

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony RX100 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NX2000 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was manufactured 5 months before the RX100 III and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX2000 grades against the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony RX100 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NX2000 and the RX100 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and RX100 III is 89 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and RX100 III.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The NX2000 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.