Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX10 III

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX500 and Sony RX10 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX500 was revealed 13 months prior to the RX10 III which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX500 matches up versus the RX10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX500 and Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX500 compared to the RX10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and RX10 III is 87 and 53 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and RX10 III.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX500 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX500 will provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older NX500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.