Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7R III

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7R III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was announced 6 years before the A7R III which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX210 matches up vs the A7R III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 features outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX210 and the A7R III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and A7R III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and A7R III.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R III will provide you with extra detail with its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged NX210 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.