Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A7R III

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A7R III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A7R III and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX3000 grades vs the A7R III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX3000 compared to the A7R III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and A7R III is 89 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and A7R III.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R III will show extra detail due to its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older NX3000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.